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Base pay range
$150,000.00 / yr - $200,000.00 / yr
A well-established and rapidly growing educational institution in South Florida is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its centralized finance operations.
This is a unique opportunity to join a mission‑driven institution at a pivotal moment in its growth trajectory. The CFO will provide strategic financial leadership while maintaining a hands‑on approach, overseeing a finance team and ensuring fiscal responsibility across all operations.
The ideal candidate will bring both financial expertise and the interpersonal skills needed to bridge the gap between finance and education, working collaboratively with academic leadership and educators who may not have financial backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Provide comprehensive financial oversight for a multi‑division educational institution with centralized finance operations
- Prepare and present monthly financial reports to the Executive Board
- Develop annual budgets and multi‑year financial forecasts to support institutional growth
- Conduct cash flow analysis and maintain financial sustainability
- Support the institution's campus expansion and real‑estate portfolio management
Team Leadership & Operations Management
Oversee centralized finance office managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, grants accounting, and tuition collectionsLead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionalsFoster a collaborative, high‑performing finance culture with both strategic vision and attention to operational detailSystems & Process Improvement
Champion the continued implementation and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy across finance operations
Navigate and strengthen systems during a period of finance team evolutionCross‑Functional Partnership
Translate complex financial information for non‑finance stakeholders, particularly educators and academic administratorsPartner with division leaders (early childhood, elementary, high school) to support their budget managementHelp educators understand and operate effectively within their allocated budgetsBuild strong working relationships across all levels of the organizationRequired Qualifications
Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director, or senior financial leader in a nonprofit school or educational institutionDemonstrated leadership capability with willingness to operate at both strategic and hands‑on levelsStrong technical expertise in :
Budgeting and financial forecastingCash flow analysis and managementFinancial reporting and board‑level presentationsOversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, controller functions, grants / general ledger accounting, and tuition / collections operationsExceptional communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non‑finance professionalsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with educators and academic leadershipHumility and collaborative mindset—able to listen, adapt, and work within an established institutional culture and leadership structureBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related fieldBenefits
Salary Range : $150,000 - $200,000+ annually.
Competitive compensation commensurate with experienceExceptional candidates with distinguished track records may be considered at higher compensation levelsComprehensive healthcare coverage401(k) retirement planPaid time off and holidaysEqual Employment Opportunity
Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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