Chief Financial Officer

About St. Edmund’s Academy

St. Edmund’s Academy (SEA) is a Preschool through Grade 8 independent day school in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Guided by its mission to ensure every child is known, valued, and challenged, SEA blends rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on integrity, respect, responsibility, and service. The school’s warm, inclusive community and its innovative Center for Integrated Discovery reflect a commitment to curiosity, creativity, and joyful learning.

Position Overview

St. Edmund’s Academy seeks a strategic, mission-driven Chief Financial Officer, a senior leadership role that serves as both a strategic partner to the Head of School and the hands-on leader of the school’s financial and operational systems. This role oversees an $8 million operating budget and leads key operational areas including finance, HR, facilities, technology, food service, risk management, and compliance. The CFO will play a central role in supporting SEA’s next chapter of growth and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, audit, 990 preparation, and cash management
• Oversee HR functions: hiring, onboarding, benefits, training compliance, annual contracts
• Provide leadership and supervision for facilities, security, technology, and food service teams
• Partner with the Head of School and Board committees on long-range financial planning
• Support enrollment and advancement teams with financial aid, tuition billing, and contract management
• Oversee risk management, insurance programs, and regulatory compliance
• Build, mentor, and support a strong Business Office team grounded in trust, clarity, and accountability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business (MBA/CPA preferred)
• 7–10 years of progressive finance and operations experience, ideally in schools or nonprofits
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on operational leadership
• High integrity and alignment with SEA’s core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, and service
• Proven experience in collaborating effectively across departments and building relationships rooted in trust and transparency

Application Process

• Deadline: January 30, 2026
• Opportunity Statement: https://doc.storydoc.com/kYm6Ay
• Apply Now: https://tinyurl.com/b9u3n2u5
• Please note: Candidates are asked not to contact the school directly.
• ISC Consultants:
• Chris Brueningsen (chris@indyschoolconsultancy.com)
• Tim Viands (tim@indyschoolconsultancy.com)