Chief Financial Officer North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) seeks a full time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to begin July or August 2023. NYA is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational day school serving 380 students in grades toddler through twelve and postgraduate, located in Yarmouth, Maine. The CFO will provide leadership, oversight, and stewardship for all aspects of NYA’s financial operations. The CFO will be a member of the Academy’s senior leadership team, report directly to the Head of School (HOS), work closely with the NYA Board of Trustees (BOT), and support the long-term strategic and financial planning for the institution. The CFO will ensure institutional integrity on fiscal matters by promoting best practices in finance. The CFO will also oversee facilities, maintenance, and school operations. A detailed job description will be shared during the interview process. In addition to financial expertise, the successful candidate must possess exceptional interpersonal skills working with faculty, staff, and school families along with a spirit of collaboration with all school constituencies. Ideal candidates will possess at least five years of experience in a position of financial leadership, preferably in an educational and/or non-profit setting. Experience with capital projects is beneficial. A strong understanding of complex financial instruments and proven experience developing financial strategies that support strategic priorities are essential. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package including a tuition discount. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least five references to careers@nya.org with the subject line “CFO” by June 30, 2023. For additional information on NYA please visit the website at www.nya.org.
Founded in 1814, North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational day school serving 375 students toddler through grade twelve plus a postgraduate program. NYA's 20+acre campus is located in coastal Yarmouth, Maine, 10 minutes from Portland and two hours from Boston. NYA is a traditional New England prep school with a campus dotted with classic brick buildings, a modern science center, learning commons, innovation lab, playing fields, and our own ice arena where our ice hockey teams compete in the Prep League (NEPSAC). NYA attracts students who value new and challenging academic experiences and who seek the satisfaction and reward that come from dedication, commitment, and hard work.