The ninth oldest independent school in the nation and premier independent school in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, Moravian Academy seeks a new Chief Financial and Operations Officer. The CFOO reports to the Head of School and is responsible for providing financial and operational direction and oversight for the school.
Founded in 1742, Moravian Academy is a preschool through grade 12 coeducational college preparatory school comprising 865 students and 200 faculty and staff on three distinct campuses, each tailored to a distinct student experience and culture.
As an officer of the Corporation, leader of the school’s Business Office, and member of the senior leadership team, Moravian Academy’s CFOO works collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff to develop and implement key financial initiatives in support of the mission of the school. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a deep understanding of the complex array of factors that can affect an institution’s financial strength and long-term sustainability. The CFOO serves as a trusted advisor to the Head of School, providing in-depth analysis and strategic recommendations regarding the finances and operations of the school to ensure continued long-term sustainability for an institution that is nearing its 300th anniversary.
The CFOO is responsible for managing and overseeing the school’s financial management practices and short and long-term financial planning and investment strategies with a high degree of efficiency, effectiveness, integrity, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The CFOO oversees the Business Office staff, as well as the Director of Facilities and Plant Operations. In addition, the CFOO oversees the outsourced contracts for security and food service.
The successful candidate to become the next CFOO will be an experienced business and financial leader who understands complex systems and has a mindset for understanding how to structure a small, dedicated staff to accomplish the goals associated with the school’s business and operations.
Moravian Academy salaries are competitive and based on years of experience and expertise. This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in PA. Our generous benefit package includes retirement, health insurance, PTO, and 20 days of vacation annually in addition to one week of spring break and half of the winter break. The Academy’s retirement plan through TIAA pays 8% of salary or wages when eligible employees contribute 5% of their salary or wages. Full time employees are eligible to enroll in the Group Medical and Prescription Healthcare Program offered by the school through the PAISBOA consortium. The Academy financially supports the continuing professional development of its faculty and administrators. 100% tuition remission is available to children of senior leadership team members who attend Moravian Academy.
Evaluation of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until the new Chief Financial and Operations Officer is named. The ideal start date for this opportunity is July 1, 2025.