Chief Financial & Operations Officer

Moreau Catholic High School is dedicated to the legacy and values of the Congregation of Holy Cross and its founder Blessed Basil Moreau. We are a college-preparatory school committed to outstanding achievement. As a community of faith, we prepare our students through academic, social, and spiritual learning experiences that form and transform them as they become responsible citizens of our global community.Founded in 1965 under the sponsorship of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Moreau Catholic High School emphasizes college-preparatory excellence in all programs designed to facilitate the informative, formative, and transformative needs of the individual student. Located approximately 25 miles southeast of San Francisco, in Hayward, California, the school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). With annual enrollment of approximately 850 students, the co-educational student body reflects the rich ethnic and cultural diversity of the Bay Area, and the school has enjoyed a 100% collegiate matriculation. Our graduating seniors have been accepted into 1,000 universities and colleges yearly, and have garnered, on average, between $11-14 million in scholarships and grants.Moreau Catholic High School boasts a history of clean audits, a strong asset base exceeding $36 million, annual revenues of more than $19 million, and endowment and reserves of over $13.5 million. The 17-acre campus, buildings and transportation assets have all been well maintained, and a new performing arts center is scheduled for completion later this fall. The Business Office team consists of an experienced Big 4 CPA Controller, an experienced Human Resources Manager, an Accounts Payable Specialist, and a Student Billing Specialist. All accounting systems and business processes have recently been updated to better leverage technology and automated workflows. This will allow the next CFO to focus more energy on the strategic priorities of the school in collaboration with an experienced Leadership Team and a supportive Board of Trustees.Chief Financial & Operations Officer Role Reporting directly to the President, the Chief Financial & Operations Officer “CFOO” is a strategic thought partner to the President, Board of Trustees and Executive Leadership Team. The CFOO drives a collaborative planning process for the organization and oversees all aspects of finance & accounting, human resources, risk management, support services (including facilities, technology, food service & transportation), and investment management. The CFOO also supervises the administration of the school’s tuition assistance program and provides operational support to the enrollment management function as a member of the Financial Aid and Scholarship Committees. Additionally, the CFOO will provide general project management and oversight to ensure successful completion of the school’s strategic initiatives.The CFOO will forge deep relationships with School leaders, Trustees, and other constituents of the Moreau Community to ensure continued operational vitality. The CFOO serves as the primary liaison to the Finance and Facilities Committees and the Investment Sub-Committee. Direct reports to the CFOO include : the Director of Site Services, Controller, HR Manager, and IT Coordinator. The CFOO also manages the relationship with Epicurean, Moreau’s food service provider. While the CFOO is not required to be Catholic, it is expected that the CFOO will support and uphold the Holy Cross mission and values of the School.Essential Functions & Duties Manage and direct the financial affairs of the school with a focus on long-term financial sustainability.Provide strategic leadership, analysis, and management of financial operations and maintain healthy relationships with the school’s business partners.Establish financial and capital strategies that support the strategic priorities defined by the Board of Trustees and Leadership.Plan and execute the annual operating and capital budgeting process.Develop, maintain and present short and long-term strategic financial models that lead to well-informed decisions by Leadership and the Board of Trustees.Oversee the Human Resources function to ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place to mitigate risk in personnel practices and compensation programs.Champion the School’s enterprise risk management efforts by managing and mitigating the institution’s exposure to risk in all aspects of operations.Routinely analyze and refine insurance coverages to ensure the school’s exposures are adequately managed.Serve on the Retirement Plan Committee as Co-Fiduciary of the School’s 401(k) plan.Oversee the School’s annual external audit and maintain good relations with the audit team.Steward all employee benefit programs including health insurance, retirement, worker’s compensation, life insurance, and other related plans.Manage capital improvement project plans, outlining scope, timeline, budget, and resource requirements.Review and sign all institutional contracts and agreements to ensure favorable terms and alignment with the school’s strategic priorities.Collaborate effectively with the Advancement, Admissions, and other admin departments to ensure operational goals are consistently met.Perform other duties as required or assigned by the President.Education and / or Work Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or finance, and (CPA and / or advanced degree in finance or accounting preferred).5 - 8 years of senior-level experience leading and managing effective teams (non-profit and / or educational institution financial management experience preferred).Deep knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and expertise in developing and maintaining efficient fund accounting systems.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex information to varied audiences.Skilled at initiating and negotiating contracts with external vendors and business partners.Demonstrated experience in the development of analysis for strategic decision-making, such as key cost drivers, competitive analysis, market analysis, organizational strengths and weaknesses, etc.Sound judgment and ability to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the school.Strong experience in operational and strategic planning, organizational management, budget development, expenditure monitoring, and staff management and mentorship.Ability to establish cooperative, tactful, effective and harmonious working relationships with a diverse group of individuals, ranging from senior management, administration, trustees, corporate leaders, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public.Expert proficiency in the use of spreadsheets to summarize financial information and develop models in support of organizational planning.Salary Range $200,000 - $240,000 annuallyContact This retained search is managed by Mary Law of Mary Law Executive Search, the California leader in placing independent school and nonprofit Finance and HR professionals.Moreau Catholic High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $200,000 - $240,000