Strategic CFOO & Operations Leader

Santa Catalina School; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Insurance and retirement benefits

Job summary

Santa Catalina School seeks a Chief Financial and Operating Officer to lead the school's finance and operations, partnering with the Head of School and Board to advance best practices in management. The role emphasizes quantitative analysis, strategic decisions, and a culture of continuous improvement with transparency and collaboration.

The CFOO will oversee budgeting, financial controls, facilities, technology, human resources, safety, risk management, and capital projects, while fostering a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred
• CPA or five years of fund accounting experience preferred
• MBA or five years of strategic planning experience preferred
• Five years of team leadership experience, including supervising managers or directors
• High proficiency in using technology for financial analysis, operations management, modeling, and reporting; Blackbaud's Financial Edge desired
• Experience in educational finance preferred
• LiveScan background check required by law

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel to the Head of School and to the Board of Trustees and engage with Finance, Audit, Risk, and Investment committees
• Support Leadership Team on financial and operational initiatives
• Coordinate and oversee the annual operating and capital budgeting process and tuition revenue analysis
• Manage relationships with bankers and oversee financial and investment processes
• Oversee all operational functions: facilities, transportation, technology, HR, safety, risk management, contracts, and insurance
• Serve as project manager for capital building projects with architects and contractors
• Incorporate environmental sustainability in facilities planning
• Develop and sustain a positive, productive team culture
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Financial analysis

Operations management

Modeling

Reporting

Internal controls

Risk management

Nonprofit accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

MBA

Tools

Blackbaud's Financial Edge

Job description

Santa Catalina School seeks a Chief Financial and Operating Officer to lead the school's finance and operations, partnering with the Head of School and Board to advance best practices in management. The role emphasizes quantitative analysis, strategic decisions, and a culture of continuous improvement with transparency and collaboration.

The CFOO will oversee budgeting, financial controls, facilities, technology, human resources, safety, risk management, and capital projects, while fostering a