Chief Financial Officer

La Jolla Country Day School

• $160K — $200K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years experience in financial leadership, preferably in education
  • Strong strategic planning and analytical skills
  • Proven track record of collaborative leadership
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Master's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement financial strategies to support the school's goals
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Provide financial insights to the Head of School and Board
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards
  • Lead financial operations and staff management
  • Collaborate with various departments to enhance operational efficiency

Benefits

  • Supportive school community and culture
  • Opportunity for professional development and growth
  • Access to a network of educational finance professionals
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making at the leadership level
Full Job Description
La Jolla Country Day School seeks a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking financial leader to serve as its Assistant Head of School for Finance/Chief Financial Officer. Click HERE to learn more about the position and this opportunity. Interested applicants should click on the APPLY button to submit their application materials. Please include: • A cover letter expressing interest in this position and in joining the La Jolla Country Day School community • A current resume/CV • A list of at least three professional references, including full names, relationship, and email address or phone number. At least one reference should be a recent supervisor. • Additional supporting materials, if applicable, such as: • Examples of strategic financial plans, analyses, presentations, or reports • Examples of organizational or operationsal initiatives you have led • Other materials that demonstrate your approach to financial leadership, stratigic planning, or organizational improvement We value authenticity in the application process and ask candidates to refrain from using AI tools to generate their application materials. As the process moves forward, selected candidates may be asked for additional information that may include: • A candidate questionnaire • A skills assessment • A dilemma protocol Application deadline: October 16, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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