Chief Financial and Operations Officer

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Finance & Operations Leadership Mount Hermon, MA Posted Apr 24, 2026

$260,000 - $300,000

Northfield Mount Hermon School

Job Description

Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH) seeks an experienced Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO), who will embrace the school’s mission of educating the head, heart, and hands of its students by engaging their intellect, compassion, and talents, and empowering them to act with humanity and purpose. The CFOO reports directly to Brian Hargrove, Head of School, and partners with senior leadership across the school to ensure that approved strategic initiatives are appropriately funded. 

The CFOO provides leadership, oversight, and stewardship for all aspects of NMH’s financial resources and the organization’s physical assets. The CFOO ensures absolute institutional integrity on fiscal matters and promotes best practices in finance and administration. The CFOO oversees the business office (accounting, finance, and investments) and direct reports from the business office, dining services, facilities and grounds, human resources, safety, technology, and the NMH farm. The CFOO serves as the staff liaison on several board committees, including Finance, Investment, Buildings and Grounds, Audit and Risk, and others as prescribed by the Head of School.

This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative, strategic, and experienced advancement professional to help shape the future of one of New England’s premier independent schools.

Opportunity Statement

A link to the full Position Profile can be found here.

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates should provide: • A letter of interest addressing qualifications and vision for the role • A complete résumé detailing positions and responsibilities • Three professional references with contact information Please email materials to: NMHCFOO@ies-consulting.org

Job Details

Region New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)
Location
Mount Hermon , MA
Salary Range
$260,000 - $300,000
Category Finance & Operations Leadership
Posted
Apr 24, 2026

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