Global Leader in International Education Hires an Exceptional CFO

Shanghai American School (SAS) is an English-language day school offering an American curriculum, prekindergarten to grade 12, for expatriate families living in Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China (PRC). SAS is one of the few independent, non-profit, coeducational day schools in Shanghai. SAS is an entity duly registered, licensed and regulated by the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau and the Shanghai Education Commission. SAS is governed, however, by the Shanghai American School Association of Parents. Every parent, by virtue of their child’s SAS enrollment, is a member of the Association. SAS has two campuses, one in Pudong (East), one in Puxi (West), each offering a full PK-12 program. Each high school offers a wide range of AP courses, as well as the full IB diploma. SAS is the largest international school in China with over 2,700 students and over 650 faculty and staff members.

SAS sought a chief financial officer (CFO) to start in the summer of 2024. The CFO is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial health and integrity of the school. The CFO provides strategic financial guidance, planning, and leadership while ensuring the effective management of the school's financial resources. Reporting directly to the head of school, the CFO plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of the institution. The CFO oversees two business units (Finance; Purchasing and Contracts), each with a director that supervises managers and other staff that support their respective business units.

Shanghai American School was thrilled to welcome Rebecca Lan to the position in the summer of 2024.