Part-Time Chief Financial Officer

Phileo Shared Services is seeking a Part-Time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and oversight for our partner Christian schools. The CFO will report directly to the Head of School and play a mission-critical role in ensuring the financial health, compliance, and long-term sustainability of partner schools. This is a remote position with flexible hours with occasional in-person meetings as needed in the Philadelphia area.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead the overall financial strategy and planning across Phileo Shared Services partner schools. 
• Provide financial counsel to heads of schools and boards to ensure sustainability and mission alignment.
• Evaluate and enhance financial systems and controls to support school growth and operational excellence.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Direct the preparation of annual budgets and long-range financial forecasts.
• Monitor and report on actuals vs. budget performance, identifying key trends and variances.
• Guide schools through strategic financial planning and tuition modeling.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, accounting standards (GAAP), and reporting requirements
• Prepare and present financial reports to school boards and leadership teams.
• Oversee all internal and external reporting processes.

Audit & Risk Management

• Lead the preparation and execution of annual audits for partner schools.
• Work with external auditors to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Identify areas of financial and operational risk and implement mitigation strategies.

Team Leadership

• Supervise the finance team, including controllers, accounting assistants, and other support staff as assigned.
• Build a collaborative, service-oriented financial culture across all partner schools.
• Attend key finance meetings, board finance committee sessions, and strategic planning meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in nonprofit or educational settings
• Strong understanding of GAAP, nonprofit accounting, and financial compliance
• Experience with audits, financial planning, and board reporting
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in accounting software 
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and solid understanding of the Word of God. There should be evidence of a godly lifestyle based on a commitment to Jesus Christ.
• A passion for Christian education, paired with a commitment to DC’s mission and alignment with biblical values.

Work Schedule & Location:

• Part-time remote work with flexible scheduling
• Occasional in-person meetings in the greater Philadelphia region

Statement of Faith