Chief Financial Officer

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States Ethical Culture Fieldston School Full time

D EERFIELD A SSOCIATES has been retained by Ethical Culture Fieldston School , located in New York City, to conduct a national search for a Chief Financial Officer .
Since its founding in 1878, the Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS) has been a beacon of progressive education in America. Known as one of New York City's most progressive independent schools, ECFS emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, ethics, and community service. The School educates approximately 1,700 students in Pre-K–12th Grade on two historic campuses in Manhattan and the Bronx, totaling 407,000 square feet with 16 buildings. There are approximately 11,000 alumni. The annual operating budget for the institution is $100 million and the endowment currently stands at $125 million. The focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at ECFS creates an environment in which students can truly thrive — and one that prepares them to actively and thoughtfully engage with the world around them. DEI is central to ECFS's mission of teaching all children to approach the world with empathy, compassion, and understanding.
The Chief Financial Officer is the senior-level School leader responsible for a wide range of financial services including budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general accounting, enrollment/re-enrollment services, financial aid allocation and accounting, investment management, and commercial insurance services at the School. The Chief Financial Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer. An overarching philosophy of creating an ethical school environment should lead the Chief Financial Officer's decision-making. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the School in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, and other regulatory and advisory organizations. The Chief Financial Officer will oversee the services within their purview in a holistic manner, creating and maximizing linkages between departments, offices, units, and individual staff members. The Chief Financial Officer will provide leadership in defining the programmatic vision for services of cognizant responsibility. The individual in this critical role is also responsible for staffing the Trustee Finance Committee, Investment Committee, and Audit and Risk Management Committee.
The hiring range for this position is $350,000 - $425,000. When determining the salary for a position, ECFS considers factors including, but not limited to: the scope and responsibilities of the position, internal peer equity, key skills required for the role, the candidate's work experience, education and training, as well as market and organizational considerations. This opportunity is available immediately and will be filled upon the completion of a comprehensive search. An ideal start date would be on or before April 1, 2025. Ethical Culture Fieldston School offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package including a retirement plan, paid vacations, and medical insurance. Ethical Culture Fieldston School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To explore this superb career opportunity on a highly confidential basis please send a resume, letter of interest, and list of 4 references including contact information (who will only be contacted if mutual interest is established) to: Doug Cooney, Executive Search Consultant, DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. 572 Washington Street, Suite 15, Wellesley, MA 02482 Telephone: 781-237-2800. Email: jobs@deerfieldassociates.com

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