Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has a critical role in supporting Green Dot's mission to prepare students for college, leadership, and life. The CFO serves as the senior financial leader for Green Dot and is responsible for ensuring the organization's financial sustainability, strategic growth, and operational scalability. This position provides forward-looking financial leadership that supports academic excellence, mission alignment, and long-term organizational sustainability.
The CFO is a core member of Green Dot Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO, and works in close partnership with the Chief Operating Officer. The role also collaborates closely with the Board of Directors and its committees, including service in connection with the Delta Board, which oversees Green Dot's real estate portfolio, to drive financial strategy and operational alignment. This is an in-person role serving as part of Green Dot central office team, based in Downtown Los Angeles.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Strategic Financial Leadership and Planning
- School Finance, Capital Planning, and Real Estate
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Reporting and Analysis
- Grants and Fund Management
- Financial Operations, Compliance, and Risk Management
- Board and Committee Governance
- Team Leadership and Management
- Culture and Relationship Management
- Other
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA, MPP, CPA, or similar advanced degree or certification preferred.
- 812+ years of progressive financial leadership experience required, with charter school experience required.
- Demonstrated experience with charter school finance, public funding, audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven experience with capital financing, including bonds and facilities planning.
- Experience partnering with Boards of Directors or Finance Committees.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Pass a TB test and background check at the time of offer and provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
Compensation:
The starting salary range for this role is $200,000-$240,000, commensurate with experience. Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry, for both employees and their dependents.
Application Process:
To apply for this position, please email a resume and cover letter to applications@schoolhouseconsulting.org with Green Dot CFO in the subject line. The Priority Application Deadline is Sept 4, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it is to the applicant's advantage to apply early.