Head of Finance & Operations

South End Village Academy (SEVA) seeks a mission-driven Head of Finance & Operations to lead the organization as a growing nonprofit school rooted in community action. SEVA was formed by parents who came together to save their children’s school and continues to be powered by a deeply engaged community. The Head of Finance & Operations serves as a strategic leader, responsible for financial sustainability, organizational growth, and external relationships, ensuring the school can continue to provide a life-changing, nurturing environment where children thrive. The Head of Finance & Operations reports to the Head of School.Key Responsibilities:Organizational & Strategic Leadership+ Lead SEVA’s transition and growth as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit+Translate the founding community vision into a sustainable long-term strategy+ Partner with the Board to set and execute organizational priorities+ Build systems, infrastructure, and policies appropriate for a growing schoolFinancial Sustainability+ Develop and manage the annual budget and long-term financial plan+ Ensure strong financial controls, reporting, and compliance in alignment with 501c3 best practices+ Maintain visibility into key drivers: enrollment, tuition, philanthropy+ Run a lean organization that drives outsized impactOperations & Compliance+ Oversee business operations: finance, HR, legal, facilities+ Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations and school requirements+ Manage risk, insurance, and vendor relationships+ Build scalable operational systems Partnership with Head of School + Clearly delineate responsibilities between program (Head of School) and operations (Head of Finance & Operations)+ Support the Head of School with resources and infrastructure+ Align on school priorities, enrollment, and staffing+ Provide regular reporting on finances, fundraising, and operations+ Support board development and governance practices+ Implement board-approved strategyQualificationsRequired+ 10+ years of leadership experience (nonprofit, startup, or education)+ Strong financial and operational management skills+ Fundraising or revenue development experience+ Ability to build systems in a growing organizationPreferred + Experience leading or scaling a nonprofit organization+ Familiarity with independent schools or education sector+ Experience working with engaged parent communities Leadership Profile+ Mission-first builder: energized by preserving and growing a school families fought to save+ Entrepreneurial: comfortable building while operating+ Community-centered: values deep relationships with families and stakeholders+ Strategic + operational: can zoom out and executeHow the Head of School Works with the Head of OperationsHead of Finance & Operations owns: Money, operationsHead of School owns: Students, teachers, curriculum, daily school experience, external relationsShared Responsibilities: enrollment, culture, strategy CompensationBase salary range for this role is $130,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is also eligible for benefits.