Part-Time Chief Financial Officer
Part-Time Chief Financial Officer
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Job Description
Phileo Shared Services is seeking a Part-Time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and oversight for our partner Christian schools. The CFO will report directly to the Head of School and play a mission-critical role in ensuring the financial health compliance and long-term sustainability of partner schools. This is a remote position with flexible hours with occasional in-person meetings as needed. This is a remote position with occasional in-person meetings in the greater Philadelphia region.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- 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.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- 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.
Compliance & Reporting
- 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.
Audit & Risk Management
- 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.
Team Leadership
- 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:
- Bachelors 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
- A passion for Christian education paired with a commitment to DCs 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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
