Chief Financial Officer, National Outdoor Leadership School
Reporting directly to the NOLS President and working in close partnership with NOLS leadership, the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the school’s overall fiscal management, the schoolwide annual budget process, and support of strategic decision making with strong modeling and analysis skills. The CFO is part of the executive team, supervising finance, information technology, HQ facilities, and schoolwide purchasing staff. This position is an exceptional opportunity for an analytical and tactical person with a passion for and experience in financial rigor and strategic business planning. NOLS is in a strong financial position, with a solid balance sheet and a history of financial discipline. In FY 2022, NOLS expects 87% of revenue from tuition and other program income, 8% from philanthropy, and 5% from its endowment. The current endowment is over $60 million.
Location
This role will require approximately four to six months of onboarding time at NOLS Headquarters in Lander, Wyoming. At that point, the position will be eligible for long-term hybrid office and remote work options and opportunities for an alternative, non-traditional work schedule. Location within a day’s drive of Lander will make work coordination much easier but is not required.
Compensation
A competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits package, will be offered based on experience. The expected annual salary range for this position is $167,000–$180,000.
Start Date: Late Fall 2022