Chief Finance And Operations Officer

Santa Catalina School seeks an experienced and strategic-minded professional to serve as the school’s Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO). This position provides an exceptional opportunity to build on a strong almost 75-year financial and operating foundation while bringing a new level of integration across these areas of school. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the CFOO is a member of the Leadership Team. The Human Resources Generalist, Transportation Manager, Student Billing, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Controller/Accountant, Technology Support Specialist, and Director of Facilities report to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer. The school operates with robust financials of $18 million in annual revenue, $50 million in endowment/reserves, and years of excellent financial audits.

The Chief Finance and Operating Officer is an important school leader and a critical strategic partner to the Head of School, the Leadership Team, and the Board of Trustees. The CFOO provides oversight and is responsible for creating, leading, and managing a comprehensive operations program that incorporates best practices in financial controls, facilities management, and technology management (in collaboration with a third-party provider). The CFOO reports to and works closely with the Head of School to establish and clearly articulate an ambitious vision for best practices in management. The program is built upon quantitative analysis, strategic decision-making, and an ethos of continuous improvement while fostering a culture that emphasizes strong financial controls, personal relationships, high-touch customer service, communication and transparency, entrepreneurism, flexibility, and collaboration.