Director of Finance and Operations

Stevens Cooperative School 

Director of Finance and Operations

Stevens Cooperative School, an independent, non-sectarian day school in Hoboken and Jersey City, New Jersey, seeks an experienced finance and operations leader to serve as its next Director of Finance and Operations.

Reporting to Head of School Dr. Sergio Alati and working in service to the Stevens mission, the Director works collaboratively with the Head of School, the board of trustees, and the leadership team to ensure congruence between the financial and business operations of the School, its mission, core values, and strategic initiatives. The Director understands and appreciates the balance between the business elements of the School and its educational purpose.

The Director oversees all administrative functions, including finance/accounting, human resources, IT, operations, and facilities. The Director provides management and analysis of the School’s finances, in addition to leadership of critical operational areas of the school and establishes financial and operational strategies that enhance the value proposition of the institution.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of eight years of financial management experience in the non-profit sector.
• Working knowledge of benefit administration, federal and state employment law, and HR.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.

A July 2021 start date is anticipated.

Requests for information, written nominations, confidential inquiries, and all application materials should be directed in confidence to:                                           

Ruth Shoemaker Wood, Partner

Nishant Mehta, Partner

Storbeck Search

StevensCoopDFO@storbecksearch.com

For more information, please visit Stevens Cooperative School home page: https://www.stevenscoop.org/

Stevens Cooperative School is an equal opportunity employer. We do not exclude anyone based on their race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.