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

  • 7+ years of financial leadership experience in an educational or nonprofit setting.
  • Proven track record of strategic financial planning and analysis.
  • Strong collaborative skills and experience working with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to interpret and apply complex financial data effectively.
  • Experience in developing and implementing organizational financial initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the financial strategy and operations of the school.
  • Collaborate with leadership to drive financial and operational decision-making.
  • Oversee budget preparation and financial reporting processes.
  • Identify and implement financial best practices and efficiencies.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with the school community and external partners.

Benefits

  • Access to a vibrant school community focused on excellence in education.
  • Opportunity to shape financial strategies in a prestigious institution.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering professional growth and innovation.
  • Involvement in strategic initiatives that directly impact the school's mission.
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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