The client is seeking an experienced Head of Finance and Facilities Operations to lead the financial health and operational success of a mission-driven educational organization on the San Francisco Peninsula. Reporting to senior leadership, this role will oversee finance, accounting, business operations, facilities, financial aid, risk management, and related administrative functions, combining strategic financial planning with hands-on operational oversight. The successful leader will partner closely with executive leadership and the Board to support strong fiscal stewardship, effective day-to-day operations, and long-term organizational sustainability.
Key responsibilities include leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, investments, financial reporting, and long-term financial modeling. The role also includes overseeing accounting operations, annual audits, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and financial policies and procedures, as well as providing financial analysis, projections, reporting, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and governance stakeholders. Additionally, the Head of Finance and Facilities Operations will provide leadership across facilities and capital projects, deferred maintenance planning, vendor relationships, insurance, contracts, and organizational risk management, while overseeing business office functions such as payroll support, tuition planning, financial aid, student accounts, receivables, and related financial operations.
This position typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, with CPA or MBA preferred. The client is seeking a leader with five or more years of progressively responsible finance and operations leadership experience, preferably within a nonprofit or educational environment, and strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, facilities management, and risk management. Candidates should have demonstrated experience developing financial strategies and presenting financial information to executive leadership and governance committees, along with experience leading teams across multiple financial and operational functions; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace and experience with cloud-based financial systems are expected, with experience in specific finance and tuition management tools preferred.