Job Details

Overview

Chief Financial Officer

Georgetown Day School

Washington, D.C.

Georgetown Day School (GDS) seeks an experienced finance and administrative leader to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO will inherit a strong financial position and a team dedicated to best-in-class financial stewardship and efficient systems across the institution. The CFO will partner with a new Head of School, slated to begin in fall 2026, to help lead GDS into its next chapter.

Georgetown Day School was founded in 1945 as the first racially integrated school in Washington, D.C. The founding vision remains central to the School's identity and purpose. GDS has a robust admissions demand, strong student retention, a recently completed accreditation (AIMS, 2024), a newly unified campus, and a growing endowment. The current strategic plan, Audacious Beginnings, Bold Futures, completed in 2024, outlines four guiding priorities: purposeful, joyful, and integrated education; thriving educators; equitable access and long-term sustainability; and innovation and reinvention. The School serves over 1,000 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with 230 full-time educators.

With consistent enrollment demand and significant strategic real estate assets, the CFO will be a key partner to the Head of School, the senior leadership team, and the Board of Trustees, providing leadership and expertise for short- and long-term financial planning and decision-making. The CFO manages an annual budget exceeding $63 million and leads a team of 8 direct reports across the business office, operations, human resources, food services, student health, and data management. The CFO will be a change leader and systems thinker, overseeing complex operational units, advancing campus maintenance and improvement strategies, translating the strategic plan into actionable financial, operational, and master plans, and promoting a sustainable financial model. The CFO should possess strong interpersonal skills to connect and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and will model a culture of accountability, transparency, and high-quality service while upholding GDS's mission and culture of integrity, community, engagement, and inclusivity.

Georgetown Day School has retained Isaacson, Miller to assist with this recruitment. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the search is completed. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and resumes with cover letters should be sent in confidence via the Isaacson, Miller website:

Key contacts: Katie Rockman, Partner; Elizabeth Dorr Weithman, Managing Associate; Maria Connor, Managing Search Coordinator; Isaacson, Miller.

Georgetown Day School does not discriminate in its educational, admissions, and personnel programs and policies or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all short- and long-term financial planning and decision-making; oversee the budgeting process (annual budget > $63 million) and ensure sound financial performance.
• Direct and develop a team across the business office, operations, human resources, food services, student health, and data management; promote accountability, transparency, and excellent service.
• Partner with the Head of School, senior leadership, and the Board of Trustees to translate GDS's strategic plan into actionable financial, operating, and master plans.
• Lead ongoing financial modeling and risk assessment to ensure long-term sustainability and stewardship of resources, including capital and real estate assets.
• Ensure strong internal controls, reporting, and compliance across the institution.
• Collaborate with campus leadership on maintenance and facility improvements and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior financial leader in a complex organization; prior CFO or equivalent role preferred.
• Strong track record in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Experience managing a multi-unit or large team and partnering with diverse stakeholders, including a Head of School, senior leadership, and a board.
• Ability to translate strategic goals into actionable plans and measurable outcomes; systems thinker with process improvement skills.
• Commitment to GDS's mission and values, including integrity, inclusivity, and community.

Application Process

To apply, please submit materials through the Isaacson, Miller website. Screening begins immediately and will continue until the search is closed.