Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Chadwick School
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California

Chadwick School (Chadwick), an independent K-12 coeducational day school, seeks a strategic and collaborative finance and administrative leader to serve as its next Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO). The incoming CFOO will inherit a talented, dedicated staff and will be tasked with leading a comprehensive and innovative financial and operational strategy that accounts for the complexity of Chadwick's business and people operations and ensures a high level of financial stewardship.

Partnering with the Head of School and other members of the leadership team, the CFOO will play an integral role in Chadwick's next chapter, driving fiscal strategy, operational oversight, and campus planning, and will align strong financial and administrative acumen with Chadwick's distinct community values.

Founded in 1935, Chadwick School is dedicated to academic excellence, the development of exemplary character, and self-discovery through experience. A highly educated faculty and staff bring out the best in the talented student body through active learning, challenging academics, one‑on‑one mentoring, unparalleled global opportunities, nationally distinguished outdoor education and community service programs, outstanding athletic opportunities, and award‑winning visual and performing arts.

Tucked in the Palos Verdes Peninsula of Southern California, Chadwick School values active participation in an intentionally diverse and inclusive environment, as well as living and learning in a student‑centered collaborative atmosphere of excellence, integrity, and trust. Chadwick School shares its board, mission, and core values of compassion, fairness, honesty, respect, and responsibility with Chadwick International, a sister campus located in Songdo, South Korea.

Reporting to the Head of School, the Chief Financial and Operating Officer will manage and oversee the business, financial, investment, facilities, human resources, and operational functions of Chadwick School. The CFOO will be a critical partner to the Head of School, the Board of Trustees, and the leadership team, as well as an important resource to the campus community for all financial planning and decision‑making.

The CFOO manages an annual budget of $44 million and leads a team of six direct reports across finance, facilities and operations, risk management, information technology, and human resources. Entering a mission‑minded community in an exciting period of growth, the CFOO will be a collaborative and communicative change leader and systems thinker and will progress Chadwick's financial model to prioritize long‑term sustainability.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and resumes with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website:

The annual salary range is $305,000 to $320,000 based on years of experience, credentials, and other qualifications. Chadwick School offers a competitive benefits package.

Katie Rockman, Jaime Morgen, Lauren Wilkes, and Rachel Banderob
Isaacson, Miller

Chadwick School is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit corporation which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin or sexual orientation in the administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment, and athletic and other school‑administered programs.