Chief Financial Officer

Join the team at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School , featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and 60 Minutes for its unique vision and outstanding results. TEP aims to achieve educational equity for students from traditionally underserved communities by utilizing world-class teachers who are pedagogical experts, intellectual seekers, and community leaders.

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The Equity Project Charter School seeks a highly motivated and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial operations and ensure long-term financial health and sustainability. As the highest-ranking financial role in the organization, the CFO will provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to senior leadership, while collaborating cross-departmentally to achieve TEP’s financial goals. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned financial professional to make a significant impact on an organization dedicated to educational equity.

The CFO will lead all financial management activities including accounting, payroll, procurement, financial reporting, financial forecasting, and financial planning and analysis. The CFO will oversee financial data and financial transactions while ensuring that all operations comply with GAAP and other regulatory standards. The CFO will supervise a team of two—Finance Specialist and Finance Associate—and report directly to the Head of School. TEP’s FY25-26 operating budget is $28M.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and long-term financial planning under the direction of the Head of School and CEO
• Develop forward‑looking financial models, dashboards and scenario analyses to guide leadership decisions
• Lead all financial management systems and activities, including budgeting, financial forecasting, financial planning and analysis, reporting, fundraising, accounting and grants management
• Ensure financial decisions are aligned with TEP's strategic goals, enabling continued financial health and programmatic expansion, and ensuring maximum resources are available to students
• Provide financial reports and communicate financial data to the Board of Trustees during monthly Board meetings
• Engage with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, vendors, authorizers, and lenders

Accounting, Controls & Compliance

Financial Management

Team Management and Development

Qualifications

Why TEP? (Benefits)

TEP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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