Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO)
Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA
Shady Hill School is seeking a seasoned financial and operations professional to serve as its next Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO). This is a compelling opportunity for a strategic, community-attuned, and operationally astute finance and operations executive who excels at building strong systems, leading teams, and serving as a trusted thought partner to the Head of School—helping to guide school-wide decision-making with integrity, clarity, transparency, and foresight. The successful candidate will bring the ability to partner with all members of the Shady Hill community, providing strategic expertise and a collaborative spirit.
The ideal candidate will combine deep financial expertise with strong operational leadership and the presence to support a passionate and strong leadership team—while also embracing the day-to-day rhythm of school life. An ability to build and refine systems, develop and execute master planning initiatives, and translate strategy into operational excellence will be essential. Equally important is the capacity and disposition to connect with educators, fellow administrators, Board members, students, and families, leading with professionalism and integrity, and a steady hand. A finance and operations professional with high emotional intelligence and a proven track record of close collaboration with colleagues will thrive in this position. With an outstanding reputation, solid financial capacity, a long-tenured and highly respected Head, and a deeply committed community as its foundation, Shady Hill offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact at a school poised to build thoughtfully on its strengths while advancing an ambitious, forward-looking vision.
The full opportunity statement can be viewed HERE.
Shady Hill School
