Germantown Academy

We inspire students to be: Independent in Thought • Confident in Expression •

Compassionate in Spirit • Collaborative in Action • Honorable in Deed

Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Germantown Academy, America’s oldest nonsectarian day school, was founded in 1759. GA is a PreK-12th Grade, coed, college preparatory school serving more than 1,200 students on 126 acres in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, a close suburb of Philadelphia. GA is committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are all a part. GA values this diversity because it makes them a stronger community, enriches their thinking, and helps them to develop a collaborative spirit.

Rich Schellhas is in his tenth year as Head of School and his 17th year overall at Germantown Academy. Rich is seeking an engaging and experienced leader, manager, and visible member of the GA community as the next CFOO.

Reporting to the Head of School, the CFOO is a strategic, collaborative leader who oversees all aspects of the School’s finances, facilities, auxiliary programs, and security management.  The role supervises the Accounting Manager, the Assistant to the CFOO, and the Directors of Facilities and Operations.

Qualifications:

• MBA preferred, along with a minimum of 10 years management experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of administrative oversight in an accounting, audit, or finance role.
• Experience engaging with and supporting Boards of Directors / Trustees.
• Exceptional quantitative skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• A practical understanding of accounting software and experience using 3rd party technology platforms including Blackbaud NXT, Veracross, Paymerang, and/or iSolved.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong presentation, time management, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

The full position profile can be viewed at: https://dsgconnect-files.dsgco.com/search/22911/position-profile.pdf.

This is a full-time 12-month position that will be performed on site in Fort Washington, PA. Salary is commensurate with experience and GA offers an excellent array of benefits, including 100% tuition remission for up to two children who qualify for admission and for whom space is available.

Interested candidates can apply using the following Talent Profile link: https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/22911

Inquiries and nominations may be sent in confidence to:

Ruth Shoemaker Wood, Ph.D., Managing Director

                                                           DSG | Storbeck

                                                           ruth.wood@dsgco.com

Germantown Academy believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives. It is the policy of Germantown Academy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, and to seek candidates who will further diversify our community.

About Germantown Academy

Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,200 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres. At Germantown Academy, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are a part. We value this diversity because it makes us a stronger community, enriches our thinking and helps us to develop our collaborative spirit.

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