Chief Financial Officer

The School
Georgetown Preparatory School is a Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory school for young men. On the beautiful 93-acre campus in North Bethesda Maryland, about 380 day and 120 boarding students in grades 9 through 12 from 20 states and 20 countries have access to transformative experiences in the classroom and on the athletic field while they deepen their faith, build lasting friendships, strengthen their leadership, and develop a lifelong commitment to service and brotherhood.

The school is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide financial expertise and implement a responsive set of systems and approaches to serve the administration of the school. The CFO will oversee all financial matters including forecasting, budgeting, accounting, reporting, and compliance.

Working closely with Senior Leadership and the Board of Trustees, the CFO will play a necessary and important role in the mission of the school by ensuring that the financial infrastructure, strategies, and resources are in place to support and sustain the high-quality educational experience that Prep is known for. This role requires a leader who can align financial and operational strategies with the school’s core values and mission.

At the direction of the President, the CFO works in close collaboration with the Headmaster, Chief Operating Officer and other senior colleagues to ensure that the school’s financial and operational objectives are consistently achieved. With the mandate to innovate on the business office systems and processes and configure the business office personnel to match the future needs of the organization, the CFO anticipates needs and provides access to information and insights for effective decision-making at the school.

This person directly manages a team of three people who execute the accounting and finance functions. The CFO retains responsibility for financial legal affairs, compliance, and risk management. The person in this role will manage vendor relationships executing on key functions including financial investments, credit card purchasing and processing, and other outsourced functions within finance.

In support of the governance and fiduciary responsibilities of the Georgetown Preparatory School Board of Trustees, the CFO provides timely and accurate analysis and reporting, as well as financial forecasts.

The successful candidate will take a comprehensive and collaborative approach to the work, building relationships and implementing best practices in the systems that support efficient school operations. This position requires superb management and organizational skills. The successful candidate will be a team player who is happy and effective focused on delivering an exceptional education and student and family experience. The CFO will demonstrate personal accountability and operate with integrity and humility.

• Manage daily financial operations, including accounting functions and payroll.
• Ensure the coordinated stewardship of the school's financial resources, including treasury management and cash flow forecasting.
• Supervise business office personnel and oversee the full spectrum of accounting functions, ensuring smooth, accurate, and efficient administration of funds.
• With input from Senior Leadership develop, refine, and implement the annual operating budget, gathering input from all relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain proper cash reserves, managing endowment funds and operational cash flow in line with established financial expectations.
• Prepare long-term financial forecasts and projections, including maintaining the school’s financial model to provide actionable financial insights to senior managers and the Board of Trustees in evaluating and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Ensure the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for internal and external stakeholders.

• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership team and partner with the President and Senior Leadership team on all financial matters.
• Advise…