Strategic Nonprofit CFO for a Stable Education Network

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness reimbursements

Counseling services

Pre-tax retirement plans

FSAs

Job summary

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School in Newark, NJ seeks a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to strengthen the financial foundation of its $55M PK-12 charter network. The CFO will lead budgeting, planning, reporting, and risk management, working directly with the CEO, Board, and senior leadership to ensure financial discipline and durability.

Ideal candidates bring nonprofit educational leadership experience, CPA or MBA, and a hands-on approach to building a rigorous, trusted finance function across

Qualifications

• Nonprofit or educational financial leadership experience preferred; senior leadership experience at executive level.
• Proven track record of disciplined budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning.
• Experience partnering with a CEO and Board to translate strategy into financial targets and governance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief financial strategist and partner to CEO, senior leaders, Board, and school leaders.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, risk management, capital planning, reporting and analysis, accounting, cash flow, and grants management.
• Translate strategy into a multi-year financial model and set targets for sustained financial health.
• Lead Board reporting and Finance Committee oversight with timely, accurate information.
• Improve systems, controls, and policies; manage debt and vendor relationships to optimize costs.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

GAAP & GASB expertise

Board reporting & finance committee

Budgeting & forecasting

Debt management & capital planning

Nonprofit/education sector experience

Team leadership & development

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA or MBA preferred

NJ SBA licensure a plus

Job description

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School in Newark, NJ seeks a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to strengthen the financial foundation of its $55M PK-12 charter network. The CFO will lead budgeting, planning, reporting, and risk management, working directly with the CEO, Board, and senior leadership to ensure financial discipline and durability.

Ideal candidates bring nonprofit educational leadership experience, CPA or MBA, and a hands-on approach to building a rigorous, trusted finance function across