Overview Cardigan Mountain School is a junior boarding and day school for approximately 240 boys in grades six through nine, located on 367 acres in beautiful Canaan, New Hampshire. The school employs individuals who will share our commitment to supporting the school's mission: "To offer a close-knit community that prepares middle school boys—in mind, body, and spirit—for responsible and meaningful lives in a global society." The school offers competitive salaries and benefits in a rewarding work environment defined by the strength of our community and our core values: compassion, integrity, respect and courage. The Position Cardigan Mountain School seeks a skilled, mission-driven, and experienced professional to become its new chief financial officer. The CFO reports directly to the Head of School and serves as a member of the senior administrative team. Primary responsibilities include development and management of the operating budget, oversight of all accounting and payroll functions, long-term financial planning, legal and risk management, and human resources. Responsibilities This position includes the following responsibilities: Fiscal Management and Leadership Working with the Head of School, holds responsibility for the coordination and strategic management of the school's financial resources. Creates, revises, and maintains the annual operating budget. Monitors and reports variances in financial results and suggests corrective actions. Oversees cash, investments, and asset management. Reviews and ensures the application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures. Oversees the annual financial and 403(b) audits. Prepares forecasts and projections to provide financial insights to the Head of School and Board of Trustees in evaluating strategic initiatives. Serves as the staff liaison for the Board Finance Committee, Audit & Risk Committee, Personnel Committee, and Investment Committee. Serves on senior leadership teams. Ensures that the educational goals of the school are in accordance with the business/fiscal goals of the school. Works with department heads to oversee budgeting for Facilities, Technology, Dining Services, and the School Store. Personnel Management Oversees the employee benefit program, all employment practices related to non-academic personnel, employee morale, payroll services, and compliance reporting. Supervises and manages human resource functions including writing, implementing, and maintaining appropriate personnel policies. Ensures that the school's personnel policies support its programs and that the school's actions regarding hiring, compensation, training, promotion, and separation conform with state and federal requirements, and are in line with the school's strategic goals for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Oversees human resources function to appropriately address all staff personnel issues including evaluations, compensation, discipline, hiring, and terminations. Risk Management Serves as a resource to mitigate liability exposure through a system of policies, procedures, and appropriate insurance coverage. Experience/knowledge of independent schools, and particularly boarding schools, is extremely beneficial. At least five years of experience in a CFO, Controller, or Business Manager role preferred. Advanced Excel skills, prior experience working in a Google environment, and a strong working knowledge of business accounting policies, procedures, practices, and financial software programs, such as Blackbaud and other accounting software. The ability to work effectively with trustees, faculty, staff, and external constituents. Experience working with external auditors, implementing internal controls, and managing compliance-related issues. Demonstrated ability to manage personnel with diverse backgrounds and execute all duties with demonstrated sensitivity, and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, and ethnic backgrounds.

Benefits:

401(k) 9% Match Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person