Landon School
Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer Bethesda, MD
For July 2021
Landon School (www.landon.net) is an independent school for boys in grades 3–12, located on a 75 acre campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Founded in 1929, Landon’s seeks to challenge and prepare boys to become responsible and caring men whose actions are guided by the principles of perseverance, teamwork, honor, and fair play.
Landon is a diverse community committed to creating an environment where boys are encouraged to strive, reach, and endeavor towards becoming their best selves. This is done through its teacher-coach-mentor model of instruction, caring and dedicated faculty, a robust co-curricular program, and a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Landon seeks an accomplished professional to serve as CFO/COO beginning July 2021. Under the leadership of Head of School Jim Neill, Landon is a strong, forward-thinking school that continues to innovate and grow. These efforts are captured in a comprehensive strategic plan adopted in 2018 (available for review on the website). The plan includes investments in renovation and renewal of campus facilities – including a comprehensive campus master plan, which is now in the zoning approval process with the County—which will provide engaging opportunities for key involvement by the CFO/COO.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of School, serving on the senior administrator team, and working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CFO/COO is responsible for financial oversight and management, overseeing all day-to-day operations of the business office, campus operations, and the logistical functioning of the school. The CFO manages and supports five additional members of the business office and oversees the teams that manage day- to-day support operations of the school, including maintenance, grounds, security, transportation, and logistics, as well as lunch service and related items.
The CFO/COO plays a key role in the development and execution of financial strategy to support the school’s mission, vision and financial sustainability. Essential CFO responsibilities include:
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Long range strategic and financial planning including acumen with fiscal modeling and data analysis
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Preparing the annual operating budget and regular financial statements
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Annually updating the school’s ten-year financial model
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Regularly updating the school’s leadership regarding the school’s financial position, including identification of emerging issues
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Developing and managing efficient and effective financial systems, reporting, and procedures, including establishing proper accounting protocols for the upcoming capital campaign
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Proactively exploring efficiencies and redeployment of resources to improve the school’s financial position and ensure it remains mission-centered
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Communicating effectively and collaboratively with school constituents, establishing and supporting a positive customer service orientation in all business office functions.
The Chief Operating Officer half of this position will be particularly highlighted as Landon moves forward in realizing the goals of the campus master plan, which includes a significant building project and multiple renovations throughout campus. Working closely with the Board’s Buildings and Grounds Committee, the Director of Buildings and Grounds (who reports to the CFO/COO), and others who will be involved in project management, the COO will serve as a key point person in supporting and leading as appropriate—including managing vendor contracts, and ensuring clear communication regarding schedules and safety with the on- campus community.
Landon is an equal opportunity employer. The School is committed to equal employment opportunities in all employment practices
