CFOO

Acquire Talent Partners LLC; Connecticut; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire Talent Partners LLC is seeking a Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) for a prominent School. Reporting to the Head of School, the CFOO will oversee financial operations, budgeting, long-range planning, and risk management to ensure sustainability.

The role leads accounting, HR, facilities, contracts, and vendor management, partnering with the Board to advance the school's mission and long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA/MBA or equivalent preferred for leadership roles.
• Experience in nonprofit governance and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial operations, budgeting, long-range planning, and financial analysis.
• Direct accounting and business office functions including general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Lead risk management, regulatory compliance, governance support, and policy development.
• Oversee human resources functions, compensation and benefits, and employment law compliance.
• Manage business operations, purchasing, vendor and contract management, and facilities.
• Partner with the Head of School and Board to advance the school's mission and strategic objectives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning

Nonprofit accounting

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

HR administration

Board relations

GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

The Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) is a strategic member of the senior leadership team and serves as the chief business officer of the School. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the CFOO provides leadership, oversight, and management of the School's financial and general operations to ensure long-term organizational sustainability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the School's financial operations, including budgeting, long-range financial planning, forecasting, cash and investment management, financial reporting, tuition revenue, financial aid, debt management, and financial analysis to support institutional sustainability and strategic initiatives
• Direct all accounting and business office functions, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, fixed assets, financial reporting, audits, tax filings, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Lead enterprise-wide risk management, legal and regulatory compliance, governance support, insurance programs, policy development, and business continuity planning to safeguard the School's assets and ensure compliance with applicable laws and nonprofit governance requirements
• Oversee all human resources functions, performance management, compensation and benefits, policy administration, and employment law compliance while fostering a positive and mission-driven workplace culture
• Direct the School's administrative and operational functions, including business operations, purchasing, vendor and contract management, facilities and administrative services, technology, transportation, food service, and other operational areas to ensure efficient support of the School's educational mission
• Serve as a key strategic partner to the Head of School and Board of Trustees by providing executive leadership, data-informed analysis, organizational planning, cross-functional collaboration, and oversight of administrative teams to advance the School's mission and long-term strategic objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; CPA, MBA, or other relevant professional credentials preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in finance and operations
• Experience managing multiple administrative functions within a nonprofit organization, educational institution, or similarly complex organization
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with human resources administration and employment compliance
• Knowledge of nonprofit governance and Board relations