Woodlands Academy is seeking a Chief Finance and Resource Officer. The Chief Finance and Resource Officer reports to and works closely with the Head of School, is a member of the Leadership Team, and serves as administrative liaison to several committees of the Board of Trustees.  The Chief Finance and Resource Officer is responsible for all financial aspects of the school, oversight of the physical plant and operations, and thoughtful and strategic leadership in support of the mission of the school.  The Chief Finance and Resource Officer should possess the ability to balance attention to detail with a view of the larger picture, patience, a sense of humor, creative problem solving skills, the ability to manage multiple projects at one time, and a commitment and desire to serve in a Sacred Heart school.

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 24 Sacred Heart schools in the United States and Canada.  Sacred Heart education at Woodlands Academy is distinctive and emphasizes best practices for the education of girls and innovative practices for academic excellence.  Established in 1858, the school forms global citizens and transforms young women through a dynamic of relationships that responds to the dignity of each member of the school community.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and supervise Business Office operations and personnel
• Actively participate in Business Office operations including accounting, audit, payroll, risk management, benefits, and investments
• Formulate and manage the school operating budget
• Oversee human resources, physical plant, food service, technology, security, and transportation
• Serve as a member of the Financial Aid Committee
• Prepare and maintain statistical, financial, endowment, and investment reports
• Keep abreast of information relative to legal, regulatory, and personnel issues, as well as best practices as they apply to schools

Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, supporting the goals of the Head of School, Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees, and other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.