Chief Financial Officer

M3 Placement • Albany, NY

22h • $90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior leader and strategic partner to the President, responsible for the financial stewardship and long-term fiscal sustainability of the Academy. The CFO oversees budgeting, financial reporting, business operations, and compliance, while balancing day-to-day financial management with strategic planning. The CFO leads the Business Office, supervises key staff, and plays a central role in tuition management and financial aid administration. As a member of the Financial Aid Committee, the CFO works closely with the President and Admissions to support access, affordability, and enrollment within a tuition-driven model. The position manages an annual operating budget of approximately $8–10 million and reports regularly to the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5-10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including team management
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Blackbaud, NetSuite)
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences
• High ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to the mission of the school
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and advice to the President and Board
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
• Lead accounting, financial reporting, audit, treasury, and compliance functions
• Supervise Business Office staff, including bookkeeping and enrollment/financial aid functions
• Partner with Advancement on fundraising and capital initiatives
• Prepare and present financial reports to governance bodies
• Ensure sound financial controls, risk management, and best practices

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• a 401(k) with matching
• a health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive