About St. Edmund’s Academy

St. Edmund’s Academy (SEA) is a Preschool through Grade 8 independent day school in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Guided by its mission to ensure every child is known, valued, and challenged, SEA blends rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on integrity, respect, responsibility, and service. The school’s warm, inclusive community and its innovative Center for Integrated Discovery reflect a commitment to curiosity, creativity,
and joyful learning.

Position Overview

St. Edmund’s Academy seeks a strategic, mission-driven Chief Financial Officer, a senior leadership role that serves as both a strategic partner to the Head of School and the hands-on leader of the school’s financial and operational systems. This role oversees an $8 million operating budget and leads key operational areas including finance, HR, facilities, technology, food service, risk management, and compliance. The CFO will play a central role in supporting SEA’s next chapter of growth and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, audit, 990
  preparation, and cash management
• Oversee HR functions: hiring, onboarding, benefits, training compliance, annual
  contracts
• Provide leadership and supervision for facilities, security, technology, and food
  service teams
• Partner with the Head of School and Board committees on long-range financial
  planning
• Support enrollment and advancement teams with financial aid, tuition billing, and
  contract management
• Oversee risk management, insurance programs, and regulatory compliance
• Build, mentor, and support a strong Business Office team grounded in trust,
  clarity, and accountability

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Have deep financial expertise, with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or
  business (MBA/CPA preferred)
• Bring 7–10 years of progressive finance and operations experience, ideally in
  schools or nonprofits
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex
  information clearly
• Balance strategic vision with hands-on operational leadership
• Model high integrity and alignment with SEA’s core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, and service
• Collaborate effectively across departments and build relationships rooted in trust and transparency

Application Process & Timeline

Deadline: January 30, 2026
Opportunity Statement: https://doc.storydoc.com/kYm6Ay
Apply Now: https://tinyurl.com/b9u3n2u5
ISC Consultants:

Chris Brueningsen (chris@indyschoolconsultancy.com)
Tim Viands (tim@indyschoolconsultancy.com)

Candidates are asked not to contact the school directly.

About St. Edmund's Academy

Guided by our Core Values and commitment to high standards, St. Edmund’s Academy provides a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing learning community where students are known, valued, and challenged to achieve their potential.

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