The Hotchkiss School, located in Lakeville, Connecticut, is pleased to announce a search for a new Chief Financial & Operations Officer.  Hotchkiss seeks a (CFOO) who will be a strategic and operational leader providing counsel to the Head of School and the Board of Trustees. The CFOO will ensure the efficient and effective stewardship of the School’s physical and financial resources, operation of support services, oversight of risk management for the School, and project management for the campus master planning and future multi-building capital project initiatives. The CFOO reports directly to Craig Bradley, the Head of School, and serves as a member of the administrative leadership team. This opportunity is available July 1, 2025. 

The CFOO will ensure the continued excellence of the School’s financial and business operations. The new hire will also serve as a resource to the administrative leadership team and other groups on campus. In these roles, the CFOO enables the School to deliver on its educational mission and ambitions. At Hotchkiss, the CFOO plays a critical role in its development and execution of the advancement/capital campaign strategy. The CFOO has responsibility for nine direct reports and oversight of approximately ninety-five (95) staff members. The CFOO provides leadership and direction for the Finance, ITS, Facilities, Safety & Security, and Child Care teams as well as ancillary and support services. They will serve as the primary School liaison for the Board of Trustees’ committees of Finance, Audit & Risk, Investment, and Buildings, Grounds and Environment.

A School with approximately 145 faculty FTEs, 163 staff FTEs, an annual operating budget of $61 million, an endowment of $600 million, and an 827-acre campus located in the scenic northwest corner of Connecticut, the scale of the enterprise is comparable to a small liberal arts college. The School’s ability to fulfill its important and ambitious mission depends entirely on the sound and energetic management of its human, physical, and financial assets. For more background on Hotchkiss, please visit www.hotchkiss.org

The Hotchkiss School offers an exciting and supportive work environment. The Chief Financial & Operations Officer position includes a competitive salary and benefit package which includes School-provided housing (taxable benefit), health, dental and vision plans, a strong 403(b) retirement savings plan with match, tuition remission, and paid vacation.

The Hotchkiss School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities.  The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination).

In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

The Hotchkiss School has retained the executive search firm of DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES to conduct this search. Nominations and recommendations of top tier talent are encouraged, with referrals sent to our search consultant.

For a full search description of this high-profile opportunity, including required academic credentials, direct work experiences and skill sets visit: https://deerfieldassociates.com/the-hotchkiss-school-cfoo/

To explore this career opportunity on a confidential basis, interested candidates should send a resume, a letter of interest (outlining your career aspirations, applicable work experiences and personal interest in the opportunity), and a list of 5 references including contact information (which will only be contacted if mutual interest is determined) to:  Doug Cooney, Executive Search Consultant, DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. 572 Washington Street, Suite 15, Wellesley, MA  02482  Telephone: 781-237-2800. Email: jobs@deerfieldassociates.com

About The Hotchkiss School

Located in the scenic Berkshire-Taconic landscape in the quiet northwest corner of Connecticut, The Hotchkiss School is a community in which faculty and staff members build careers and grow as professionals. We seek to identify, recruit, and develop faculty and staff members who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. Collectively, we are dedicated to supporting the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of nearly 600 students who come from around the country and the world. In the 2024-2025 school year, our student body includes 37% of students receiving financial aid, 14% international students, and 42% domestic students of color. Geographically diverse, our students represent 38 states, 34 countries, and span 6 continents. The School is eager to accept applications from individuals who are excited to support an inclusive and warm learning community for students from a wide array of backgrounds and experiences.

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