Strategic Education CFO & Operations Leader

The Vanguard School of Lake Wales, Florida, Inc.; 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

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