Chief Financial Officer

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Groupe EDH is a

global education leader

and one of the largest private education groups in France, with 14 schools and 36 campuses. With a powerful portfolio of schools worldwide, Groupe EDH is expanding its footprint in North America through two flagship institutions :

Miami Ad School

– A world-renowned creative education powerhouse with campuses in Miami, New York, and online.

Gnomon

– A premier visual effects college based in Los Angeles, training the world’s top artists for careers in VFX, gaming, and animation.

As Groupe EDH North America grows, we are building a leadership team that combines

financial discipline, compliance excellence, and entrepreneurial vision .

The Role

We are seeking a

strategic, inspiring Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

to lead finance across North America. This is a high-impact role that goes far beyond reporting numbers. We need a

business-minded financial leader

who can guide two separate schools, align coast-to-coast teams, and partner with executives in Paris to ensure both

growth and compliance

at the highest level.

This role requires a rare blend : someone who thrives in

complex financial structures , understands

U.S. education regulations

inside and out, and can also inspire and elevate teams to new levels of performance.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Build : Oversee and mentor finance teams at Miami Ad School and Gnomon. Where needed,

build a new finance team from the ground up , creating culture, structure, and accountability.

Drive Business Growth : Ensure financial data is actionable, insightful, and tied directly to growth, enrollment, and profitability goals.

Maintain Compliance Excellence : Safeguard the organization’s standing with accreditors, regulators, and the Department of Education by ensuring flawless compliance in areas such as

Title IV funding, composite scores, and state-level education regulations .

Optimize Operations : Balance growth and expense control, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting that drive better decision-making.

Work Globally : Provide timely, accurate, and strategic financial reporting to Groupe EDH headquarters in Paris, ensuring alignment with international standards and expectations.

Be a Teacher & Mentor : Elevate the financial acumen of leaders and teams across the schools, empowering them with data and insights that shape smarter decisions.

Accounting & Control

Ensure production of reliable financial information, including U.S. consolidated accounts and statutory accounts in US GAAP for each school.

Harmonize accounting procedures with Groupe EDH standards in France.

Organize and manage monthly / annual closings for all entities.

Maintain relationships with auditors, accountants, controllers, and insurers.

Provide variance analysis and corrective action plans, and present periodic reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Treasury & Taxation

Manage cash flow forecasting and financing needs across U.S. entities in coordination with the Group CFO in Paris.

Oversee banking relationships and negotiate conditions to optimize liquidity and security of financial flows.

Ensure compliance with U.S. tax obligations, supervise filings, and liaise with tax law firms.

Finance Systems & Internal Control

Evaluate, select, and implement financial systems to support modernization and growth.

Design, implement, and enforce internal control policies and procedures that meet U.S. and international standards.

Continuously improve financial tools and monitoring processes to support management decision-making.

Who You Are

An accomplished

CFO or senior finance leader

with proven experience managing multi‑site or multi‑entity organizations.

Expert in

accounting, finance, and compliance —especially within regulated industries (education a strong plus).

Knowledgeable in

higher education compliance , including Title IV, accreditation requirements, financial responsibility standards, and composite scores.

Skilled in

building and leading teams , with the ability to develop talent, foster collaboration, and create a culture of excellence.

Fluent in

financial storytelling —able to translate numbers into strategy and inspire stakeholders at every level.

Comfortable operating in a

global context , aligning with international leadership and navigating cross‑border reporting.

business partner mindset —focused not just on compliance and reporting, but on driving profitability, efficiency, and growth.

Why Join Us

Play a central role in shaping the financial backbone of two of the

most prestigious creative schools in the world .

Be at the heart of

Groupe EDH’s North American expansion strategy , working directly with global leadership.

Lead in a dynamic industry that blends

education, creativity, and technology .

Build and mentor finance teams that will support the long‑term success of Miami Ad School and Gnomon.

Join a company where

financial rigor and creative excellence meet —and where your impact will be felt across an entire continent.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Higher Education

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