Washington, D.C.
Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, Maryland
Posted: 06-Oct-23
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
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Opportunities and Challenges
The next CFOO will join a community that is dedicated to the School’s mission and where warmth, enthusiasm, and a welcoming atmosphere abound and are immediately apparent when, at the start of each school day, the Head of School and other senior administrators, faculty, and staff are on hand greeting each and every child and parent as the carpool rolls through. The CFOO will likewise enjoy a multitude of opportunities for high visibility and direct community engagement. As St. Patrick’s moves forward with its next phases of strategic planning, the CFOO will be integrally involved, bringing financial and operations expertise along with a growth mindset and the innovative thinking and deep analytical skills necessary for sustainable movement forward. As the largest single
elementary/middle independent school landowner in the District of Columbia, ample assets and opportunities exist to support such growth. Project management along with skill in navigating neighbor relationships and planning and zoning challenges are an important component of this position.
The new CFOO inherits strong and experienced finance and operations teams, including 6 direct reports, that will best be served by good communication, transparency, team building, collaboration, appreciation of their collective expertise, and continued advocacy for professional development.
Working in concert with these teams, systems upgrades and improved efficiencies are always a focus.
The CFOO is a member of several Trustee committees including Finance, Investment, Building and Grounds, Executive, and Risk Management. Several projects immediately on deck include refinement of the long-range financial model, integrating the use of benchmark data, exploration of alternative
revenue streams, optimization of auxiliary and afterschool programming, tuition pricing, and enhancing school safety and security policies and protocols.
An executive and even-keeled presence, able to inspire confidence, successfully guide risk management, and demonstrate strong listening and relationship-building skills are imperative for this position.
Responsibilities
In addition to embracing St. Patrick’s mission, supporting its Head and leadership, and representing the Day School at professional and public forums, the new CFOO has a number of primary responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership, analysis, and management of finances and operations.
Serve on the Head of School’s Administrative Team and lead, co-lead, or participate in several other teams and committees.
Establish financial and capital strategies that are consistent with the strategic priorities.
Oversee all business office functions, including all financial reporting to the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and various committees.
Serve as the liaison to the parish on financial matters.
Serve as staff liaison to certain board committees.
Build and/or maintain the School’s short- and long-term strategic financial models.
Oversee the administration of the School’s endowment.
Oversee School operations, including personnel, maintenance, and vendors.
Maintain strong relationships with banks and lenders to ensure that funding is secured for the needs of the Day School and compliance with loan terms.
Oversee the management and administration of all employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement, worker’s compensation, life insurance, and other related plans.
Manage insurance programs, including property, casualty, medical, workers’ compensation.
Ensure compliance with all local and state reporting requirements.
Collaborate effectively with Academic, Advancement, Enrollment Management,
Communications, and other departments.
Participate in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging professional development.
Oversee the management of the School’s buildings and grounds, including the physical plant, maintenance, construction projects, security, and custodial operations.
Qualifications and Personal Attributes
Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or CPA preferred;
10-15 years of senior-level experience creating and executing financial planning and management strategies;
Experience managing a team, setting clear goals, responsibilities, expectations, and clear methods of cohesion and accountability;
Proven record of accomplishment designing, implementing, and managing large-scale organizational change;
Superb communication skills; excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills;
Demonstrated ability to understand complex subjects, distill them, and then communicate them to varied audiences;
Experience in an independent school preferred, though individuals with strong financial and leadership skills are welcome;
Experience on senior administrative teams and working with non-profit boards;
Demonstrated experience in measuring and improving organization-wide productivity;
Demonstrated experience in the development of analysis for strategic decision-making, such as key cost drivers, competitive analysis, market analysis, organizational strengths and weaknesses, etc.;
Experience in human resource management, employee benefits (including pension plans), and payroll procedures. Knowledge of business and not-for-profit accounting policies, procedures, practices, facilities, and software programs;
Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively;
Ability to supervise, manage, and delegate multiple functions and activities;
Ability to remain calm, flexible, and work effectively under pressure;
A demonstrated record of successfully negotiating and initiating contracts with external vendors;
Aptitude for high customer-service standards;
Consistent demonstration of an entrepreneurial mindset;
Demonstrated high level of integrity with a palpable commitment to equitable and inclusive practices.
To express interest please reach out to:
Elyse Waterhouse
Consultant
elyse.waterhouse@carneysandoe.com
or
Scott Nelson
Consultant
scott.nelson@carneysandoe.com
