Vermont Academy seeks a Chief Financial Officer as soon as possible and no later than July 1, 2026. The school has retained Big Back Pack to execute a national search for this key position. For more information, contact Paul Baly at paul@bigbackpack.org. Please do not contact the school directly. 

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The Position

The Chief Financial Officer plays an integral role on the senior leadership team and is responsible for the strategic stewardship of the School’s financial operations, systems, and long-range planning. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the CFO works closely with the senior leadership team and the Board of Trustees to ensure financial strength, transparency, and sustainability.

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically in one email, and as separate individual pdf documents, the following materials:

• A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position

• A current résumé

• An annotated list of five professional references with name, phone number, and email address (references will be contacted only with prior candidate approval). 

All materials should be sent via email to:

Paul Baly

Senior Search Associate

Big Back Pack, LLC

paul@bigbackpack.org

724-219-5237

About Vermont Academy

Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school in southern Vermont, serving grades 9-12 plus a postgraduate year. Here, students discover new passions and go deeper in what they love most. At VA, every student has room to become. www.vermontacademy.org

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