Strategic School Finance Leader

TrulyHired; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,756 - 176,906; Full time

Job summary

Match Charter Public School in Jamaica Plain, MA is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to guide the finances, administration, and policy direction of the school and its affiliated entities. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will partner with senior leaders to translate the mission into sustainable financial planning, program funding, and compliance.

The role oversees approx. $40 million in annual operating budgets, leads audits and grant management, and manages a small finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of experience in financial management, accounting, and reporting; experience in nonprofit or school settings strongly preferred.
• Minimum a BA; CPA, MBA, or related degree desirable.
• Strong manager and team leader with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize goals, and oversee day‑to‑day work.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to convey complex financial information clearly to stakeholders (staff, board, donors, vendors, lenders, auditors).

Responsibilities

• Strategize and oversee short‑ and long‑term financial goals, policies, and practices.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for stakeholders—including school leaders, the board, and the lender.
• Oversee a ~$40 million annual operating budget (FY 2027 estimate), directing budget development, yearly projections, long‑range forecasting, and fiscal accountability.
• Direct accounting activities (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll).
• Lead the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Lead the team responsible for government grant application, expense tracking, and compliance.
• Continuously improve internal infrastructure by fine‑tuning processes and updating systems.
• Directly develop and implement procedures and systems to maintain proper records, internal controls, and services.
• Evaluate and manage vendor and auditing firm relationships.
• Oversee benefits and payroll administration, ensuring state and legal compliance for employees and contractors.
• Partner with senior leadership on compensation policy development and implementation.
• Work closely with the legal team on issues intersecting finance/HR and legal functions, including contract development and risk management.
• Collaborate with the Chief Human Resources Officer to troubleshoot HR issues as they arise.
• Provide a strong day‑to‑day leadership presence, cultivating organizational values and an inclusive, engaged work environment.
• Manage a team of three direct reports in accounting, budgeting, grant compliance, financial reporting, and HR administration, ensuring high‑quality, timely work.
• Facilitate clear, relevant, and timely financial communication across the organization, Board, and Finance Committee.

Job description

Match Charter Public School in Jamaica Plain, MA is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to guide the finances, administration, and policy direction of the school and its affiliated entities. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will partner with senior leaders to translate the mission into sustainable financial planning, program funding, and compliance.

The role oversees approx. $40 million in annual operating budgets, leads audits and grant management, and manages a small finance team.