Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Non-Profit

Keller Executive SearchMiami, FL, United States

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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 collections

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals

Foster a collaborative, high‑performing finance culture with both strategic vision and attention to operational detail

Systems & Process Improvement

Champion the continued implementation and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy across finance operations

Navigate and strengthen systems during a period of finance team evolution

Cross‑Functional Partnership

Translate complex financial information for non‑finance stakeholders, particularly educators and academic administrators

Partner with division leaders (early childhood, elementary, high school) to support their budget management

Help educators understand and operate effectively within their allocated budgets

Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization

Required Qualifications

Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director, or senior financial leader in a nonprofit school or educational institution

Demonstrated leadership capability with willingness to operate at both strategic and hands‑on levels

Strong technical expertise in :

Budgeting and financial forecasting

Cash flow analysis and management

Financial reporting and board‑level presentations

Oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, controller functions, grants / general ledger accounting, and tuition / collections operations

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non‑finance professionals

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with educators and academic leadership

Humility and collaborative mindset—able to listen, adapt, and work within an established institutional culture and leadership structure

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Salary Range : $150,000 - $200,000+ annually

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

Exceptional candidates with distinguished track records may be considered at higher compensation levels

Benefits Package Includes :

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

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