Chief Financial Officer

The Vanguard School; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vanguard School in Lake Wales, Florida seeks a full-time CFO/Business Manager to lead the school's financial operations and steward its resources. You will join the senior leadership team, reporting to the Head of School, and work with the Board and Finance Committee while overseeing facilities, HR, and daily operations to support strategic priorities.

Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience in financial leadership within educational or nonprofit settings, with a proven

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial leadership role.
• Experience in education or nonprofit setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of complex financial instruments.
• Ability to develop financial strategies aligned with priorities.
• Experience overseeing facilities, HR, and school operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for Vanguard's financial operations.
• Serve on the senior leadership team and report to the Head of School.
• Support long-term strategic and financial planning.
• Promote fiscal integrity and best practices in finance.
• Oversee facilities, HR, and school operations.

Skills

Financial leadership

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative spirit

Job description

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The Vanguard School seeks a full-time CFO/Business Manager. Vanguard is an independent, co-educational boarding/day school serving 110 students in grades six through twelve, located in Lake Wales, Florida.

Requirements

The CFO/Business Manager will provide leadership, oversight, and stewardship for all aspects of Vanguard's financial operations. The CFO/Business Manager will serve on the School’s senior leadership team, report directly to the Head of School (HOS), work closely with the Vanguard Board of Trustees and the Finance Committee, and support the institution's long-term strategic and financial planning. The CFO/Business Manager will ensure fiscal integrity by promoting best practices in finance. The Business Manager will also oversee facilities, HR, and school operations.

In addition to financial expertise, the successful candidate must have exceptional interpersonal skills when working with faculty, staff, and school families, and a collaborative spirit with all school constituencies. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in a financial leadership role, preferably in an educational or non-profit setting. A strong understanding of complex financial instruments and proven experience developing financial strategies that support strategic priorities are essential.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with a competitive salary based on experience.