Strategic School CFO – Finance, HR & Growth

Bellarmine Preparatory School; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in Tacoma, WA, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial operations and strategy. Responsibilities include managing risk, budgeting, and overseeing accounting while providing strategic guidance to the Senior Leadership Team. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in financial leadership, preferably within educational or nonprofit sectors. This role offers a salary range of $155,000 – $185,000 along with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the institution's financial health and strategic direction.

Qualifications

• 15 – 20+ years of progressive financial accounting experience.
• 10+ years of senior financial leadership or comparable leadership experience.
• Demonstrated strength in business and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for financial and risk management operations of the school.
• Guide financial decision-making and enforce financial policies.
• Prepare and present financial statements and operating budgets.

Skills

Financial accounting experience

Strategic planning

Interpersonal and communication skills

Innovative and solutions-oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field

CPA license

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA

Tools

School management software

Job description

A private educational institution in Tacoma, WA, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial operations and strategy. Responsibilities include managing risk, budgeting, and overseeing accounting while providing strategic guidance to the Senior Leadership Team. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in financial leadership, preferably within educational or nonprofit sectors. This role offers a salary range of $155,000 – $185,000 along with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the institution's financial health and strategic direction.