Chief Finance & Operations Officer

The Company seeks a Chief Finance and Operations Officer to lead its financial and operational functions and serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership and the governing board. Responsibilities include financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audits, endowment oversight, and investment coordination. The role also oversees facilities, technology, food service, human resources, risk management, and campus construction projects. The CFOO will develop staff, strengthen policies and internal controls, improve systems and accountability, and communicate financial and operational insights clearly across the organization. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree; an MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced degree is preferred. The role requires 5–10 years of senior-level financial planning and management experience, along with team leadership, organizational change, and experience working with nonprofit boards and senior administrative teams. Relevant strengths include accounting and financial software expertise, advanced Excel skills, endowment and investment oversight, and experience with construction planning and debt financing. Education or nonprofit-sector experience is preferred, as are excellent communication, strategic analysis, and collaborative leadership skills. The ideal candidate demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to inclusive practices.