Chief Financial Officer

Please download the opportunity statement, which contains information about French International School of Oregon and the position, as well as required application materials to prepare in advance.  All applications must be submitted online. Please review the How to Apply section below for further application instructions.

SUMMARY

As Portland’s longest-established language immersion school and the only International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Portland for preschool through eighth grade, French International School of Oregon educates students from a global perspective, preparing them to engage with inclusivity, achieve with integrity, and excel with distinction. French International has always been a school that embraces change and transformation in order to provide a unique experience for its students, and school leaders have spent the last 47 years developing and delivering an exceptional educational program. French International attracts the best educators from across the globe, who combine language immersion with the IB framework to nurture a global mindset, provide foundational skills for lifelong success, and enable children to navigate the world with empathy and curiosity. The past few years have been ones of marked growth and evolution for the school, with enrollment at an historical high and an exciting $8MM capital campaign already underway to modernize the school’s campus.

Over the last several years, the business office and other operational departments have come to play an increasingly important role in budget management, plant construction and improvement, and daily logistics. French International is currently hiring for a chief financial officer (CFO) who will contribute to this momentum by providing exceptional leadership around financial analysis, operational efficiency, internal workflows, and strategic planning. The CFO oversees three functional units—finance, HR, and facilities. The point positions for the finance and HR units are both in transition, with a new role (controller) having just been created, and the director of HR position having just come open. Thus, the next CFO should be comfortable evaluating financial and HR processes, eager to assess and improve workflows, and excellent at staff development and team dynamics. All the while French International needs a skilled C-level leader who can plan, forecast, strategize, and develop outstanding partnerships with external stakeholders. The CFO is a member of the senior leadership team and reports directly to the head of school. French International is looking to onboard the next CFO this summer, to ensure a smooth start to the 2025-2026 school year.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Priority Deadline: April 30, 2025
Remote Semifinal Round: Mid- May
On-site Final Round: Late May / Early June
Decision Announced: June 13, 2025
Start Date: Summer 2025
Reports To: Head of School
Classification: Full-time, Exempt