13 finance operations leadership jobs found

Introduction “We hold the door for each other.” At The Bement School, this phrase is more than a gesture—it’s a way of life. It reflects a community built on kindness, humility, and mutual respect, where every person is known and every voice matters. Founded in 1925, Bement is an independent coeducational day and boarding school serving children in kindergarten through grade 9, with boarding beginning in grade 3. Nestled between the Pocumtuck Range and the Deerfield River in the heart of Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley, Bement is a joyful, close-knit community where curiosity is nurtured, hard work is celebrated, and happiness is part of the daily rhythm. Whether it’s kindergartners chasing butterflies or ninth graders diving into science experiments, students at Bement are encouraged to embrace new experiences and grow into confident, compassionate learners. Bement is a school of place and purpose. The historic Deerfield campus offers...

Granada Preparatory School (GPS) is seeking a Head of School, with responsibilities to begin on or after July 1, 2025. The Head of School serves as the chief executive officer of the school, responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and day-to-day management of the school. This role ensures the academic excellence, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability of the school while fostering a positive and inclusive school culture. GPS is located in Northridge, California, a neighborhood within the City of Los Angeles.  Since opening in August 2020, GPS has provided an exceptional educational experience grounded in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, a global leader in 21st-century learning.  We offer students daily opportunities to engage in a rigorous, inquiry-based academic curriculum designed to prepare them for future success. Governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees, GPS is a premier college-preparatory school, serving...

NNM seeks a full-time Director of Finance who ​​is responsible for setting the school's strategic fiscal direction. Responsibilities include management of the business office to ensure that appropriate financial controls are effectively utilized and accurate reporting is assured. Staff areas of responsibility include finance, budgeting, planning, purchasing, collections, legal compliance, and risk management. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Director of Finance will manage the Human Resources Office, in addition to managing and directing the day-to-day operation of the Finance Office, including payroll, accounts receivable, and payable.  This position requires active interaction and teamwork with the Head of School, administrators, faculty, students, staff, parents, and Board of Directors. The Director of Finance works closely with the Director of Operations and Strategic Priorities to ensure that financial and operational objectives are in harmony. The...

Greene Street Friends School, a PS-8 independent school in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Finance to lead and oversee the financial operations of the school. This individual will play a critical role in the management of the school’s budget, employee benefits and retirement contributions. The Director of Finance will work closely with the Head of School, the board’s finance committee and other senior leadership to ensure that the school’s financial resources are being allocated efficiently and effectively to support the educational mission.  Position starts July 1, 2025.

SUMMARY Located on a 38-acre campus in Līhu‘e, Island School enrolls 488 students in grades PK-12 and offers a traditional well-rounded private school structure while providing an unrivaled, yet unpretentious college-preparatory educational experience for families on the island of Kaua‘i. The student body represents communities from across the island, from as far north as Hā‘ena to as far west as Kekaha. They work hard for their academic achievement and to fulfill their promise. In accordance with our mission, we strive to guide our students with an education that is not only rich in academic content, skill development, the arts, athletics and wellness, but also deeply rooted in place, as well as the Hawaiian values of ho‘ihi (respect), haʻaheo (pride with humility), kuleana (personal responsibility), ʻimi naʻauao (seeking wisdom), mālama (stewardship), lōkahi (harmony & unity), kūlia (achievement), and ho‘omau (perseverance). Island School seeks a director of...

Riverbend School is an innovative Toddler-8th Grade Montessori community located in Natick, MA. Our community of faculty and staff embrace teaching the whole child and supporting families while committing to their own ongoing growth and development as professionals and as human beings. Riverbend prides itself on its diverse and gender-inclusive staff and student population, and welcomes candidates from a variety of races, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Reports to: Head of School Classification: Exempt Supervises: Business Office Assistant, Facilities Manager, contracted technology vendors Scope of work: As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and responsible to the Head of School for financial, operational and personnel matters, the CFO establishes and upholds financial and administrative objectives, policies, programs, and practices consistent with the Board of Directors’ policies and legal...

SUMMARY As Portland’s longest-established language immersion school and the only International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Portland for preschool through eighth grade, French International School of Oregon educates students from a global perspective, preparing them to engage with inclusivity, achieve with integrity, and excel with distinction. French International has always been a school that embraces change and transformation in order to provide a unique experience for its students, and school leaders have spent the last 47 years developing and delivering an exceptional educational program. French International attracts the best educators from across the globe, who combine language immersion with the IB framework to nurture a global mindset, provide foundational skills for lifelong success, and enable children to navigate the world with empathy and curiosity. The past few years have been ones of marked growth and evolution for the school, with enrollment at an...

Director of Operations The John Thomas Dye School Los Angeles, CA About The John Thomas Dye School Founded in 1929, John Thomas Dye School (JTD) is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational elementary school in Los Angeles, California. The school serves 336 students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 with approximately 85 full-time faculty and staff. JTD is located on an 11-acre campus in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.   Mission Statement We look to each day with a commitment to inspire purposeful learning, cultivate character, and celebrate childhood.   The 5C’s Caring, Common Sense, Consideration, Cooperation, and Courtesy   Core Beliefs A Committed Community We are committed to nurturing an environment in which everyone in our community feels a sense of belonging. Children thrive when all of the adults in their life are invested in their school. Diversity...

SUMMARY In the heart of San Diego is a nationally acclaimed independent school brimming with energy, determination, and vision. Each day, over 1,300 students from JK through grade 12, along with hundreds of faculty and staff, arrive at one of the two outstanding and iconic campuses of Francis Parker School, which was founded in 1912. The historic Mission Hills Campus houses the lower school division, while the recently remodeled Linda Vista Campus contains the middle and upper school divisions that feature some amazing new facilities. The director of instructional technology and information systems reports to the assistant head of school for JK-12 strategic initiatives.  The director serves as an active and full member of the Parker Leadership Team, which currently is a twelve-person body of school-wide administrators led by the head of school.  The technology department has eight members: the director of instructional technology and information systems, whose...

The American School in Japan (ASIJ) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Chief Financial Officer/ Chief Operating Officer (CFO/COO). The successful candidate will bring extensive training and demonstrated expertise in leading the financial and operational systems of a private, independent school or other organization, preferably with an understanding of the international environment. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, a team player, and enthusiastic about engaging with all members of ASIJ’s diverse community. The CFO/COO is a key member of ASIJ's senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Head of School (HOS), and works closely with the Board of Directors and its committees, including Finance, Personnel, Facilities, Enterprise Risk Management , and Go v ernance . As a member of ASIJ's Leadership Team (LT), the CFO/COO collaborates with the Head of School and with others...

SUMMARY Since 1970, Turning Point has been graduating students who are confident in their abilities, masterful in their achievements, and empathic in their worldview. Located in Culver City, CA, Turning Point serves approximately 300 students in preschool through 8th grade. The school’s “positive equation for achievement” is based on scientific research and positive psychology, and encompasses the intellectual, social, physical, ethical, and emotional elements that drive each student’s experience and growth from the very first day of preschool until eighth grade graduation. The school is committed to a program that produces talented, capable students who are not only ready to take on the challenges of high school, but are proud to have already made the world a better place. As a member of the senior leadership team, the director of finance and operations (DFO) oversees the school’s financial management, in addition to key operational areas:...

Introduction Brandeis Marin (Brandeis) is an independent, co-educational Jewish day school that serves K-8 students and their families in San Rafael, California. This community-oriented school reflects the diversity of the Marin Jewish population as well as the varied religious, cultural, and socio-economic tapestry of the Bay Area. In 2015, after 37 years of being Brandeis Hillel Day School along with a sister school in San Francisco, the school separated to become Brandeis Marin, the first and only independent Jewish day school in Marin County. In the past decade, Brandeis has proved itself as a standalone and standout school with stellar academics, steeped in what matters and focused on building learners who will be productive citizens of our community and our world. The school is known for its warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where students are supported and empowered, and students and their families feel a strong sense of belonging and community....

Educators Collaborative is pleased to assist Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women (BLSYW pronounced Bliss) in its search for a Head of School to begin July 1, 2025.  Serving young Baltimore women in grades 6 through 12, BLSYW is a college preparatory, public charter school under the auspices of the Baltimore City Public Schools System (BCPSS) of Maryland. The BLSYW Head of School will report to the Board of Trustees for the Foundation for the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women. This is a fantastic opportunity for a person who is drawn to making a difference in an urban public school. It is the right opportunity for an innovative, resilient, compassionate leader who will be persistent in using the flexibility and additional resources granted by the charter to  realize the school's vision of "Transforming Baltimore One Young Woman at a Time." . Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Head of School is responsible for overall management and...