Strategic CFO for Education Finance & Growth

Aspire Public Schools; Novi (MI); Híbrido; USD 235.000 - 275.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

In-person with WFH flexibility

Descripción de la vacante

Aspire Public Schools is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for Aspire NorCal to lead the finance function across 22 schools with a budget over $200 million. You will oversee accounting, payroll, compliance, real estate, and ERP systems, partnering with the CEO and Board to ensure financial health and strategic growth.

As a senior leader, you will drive budgeting, forecasts, and dashboards, while building a high‑performing team and maintaining rigorous controls to support scholar outcomes across

Formación

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership at executive/senior level.
• Experience leading finance for a multi-site organization with $50M+ budget.
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit/public-sector finance; CA K-12/charter experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge of GAAP and federal Uniform Guidance.
• Capital-markets experience including bond financing and facilities transactions.
• Proven track record presenting to boards and leading clean audits.
• Strategic partner to CEO and board, translating priorities into financial plans.
• Expert financial modeling, FP&A, and ERP proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Lead annual and multi-year budgeting across schools and the one‑stop office.
• Provide dashboards and financial metrics to CEO, President, and Board.
• Oversee capital markets activity, cash flow, and liquidity management.
• Guide staff development and build a high‑performing finance team.
• Ensure compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with operations to optimize resource allocation and efficiency.
• Partner with leaders on staffing models, school budgets, and compensation.

Conocimientos

Strategic financial leadership

GAAP & Uniform Guidance

Financial modeling & FP&A

ERP systems

Multi-site finance leadership

Board communications

Capital markets experience

Team development and coaching

Educación

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Aspire Public Schools is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for Aspire NorCal to lead the finance function across 22 schools with a budget over $200 million. You will oversee accounting, payroll, compliance, real estate, and ERP systems, partnering with the CEO and Board to ensure financial health and strategic growth.

As a senior leader, you will drive budgeting, forecasts, and dashboards, while building a high‑performing team and maintaining rigorous controls to support scholar outcomes across