Part-Time Chief Financial Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall financial strategy and planning across Phileo Shared Services partner schools.
• Provide financial counsel to heads of schools and boards to ensure sustainability and mission alignment.
• Evaluate and enhance financial systems and controls to support school growth and operational excellence.
• Direct the preparation of annual budgets and long-range financial forecasts.
• Monitor and report on actuals vs. budget performance, identifying key trends and variances.
• Guide schools through strategic financial planning and tuition modeling.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, accounting standards (GAAP), and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and present financial reports to school boards and leadership teams.
• Oversee all internal and external reporting processes.
• Lead the preparation and execution of annual audits for partner schools.
• Work with external auditors to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Identify areas of financial and operational risk and implement mitigation strategies.
• Supervise the finance team, including controllers, accounting assistants, and other support staff as assigned.
• Build a collaborative, service-oriented financial culture across all partner schools.
• Attend key finance meetings, board finance committee sessions, and strategic planning meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in nonprofit or educational settings.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, nonprofit accounting, and financial compliance.
• Experience with audits, financial planning, and board reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software.

Personal Commitment

• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a solid understanding of the Word of God.
• Evidence of a godly lifestyle based on a commitment to Jesus Christ.
• A passion for Christian education, paired with a commitment to DC’s mission and alignment with biblical values.

Work Schedule & Location

Part-time remote work with flexible scheduling. Occasional in-person meetings in the greater Philadelphia region.

Statement of Faith

Not specified.