Strategic CFOO: Education Finance & Operations Leader

Acquire Talent Partners LLC; Connecticut; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire Talent Partners LLC is seeking a Chief Financial and Operations Officer for a School to provide strategic leadership of finance, HR, and general operations, reporting to the Head of School. The role focuses on long-term sustainability, risk management, and cross-functional governance to advance the schools mission.

The executive will drive budgeting, financial planning, compliance with GAAP and nonprofit standards, and ensure operational excellence across all administrative domains.

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.

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

Skills

Leadership

Nonprofit accounting

Budgeting

Board relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

Acquire Talent Partners LLC is seeking a Chief Financial and Operations Officer for a School to provide strategic leadership of finance, HR, and general operations, reporting to the Head of School. The role focuses on long-term sustainability, risk management, and cross-functional governance to advance the schools mission.

The executive will drive budgeting, financial planning, compliance with GAAP and nonprofit standards, and ensure operational excellence across all administrative domains.