Head of Finance & Operations

South End Village Academy

Boston, MA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Best Practices, Budget Management, Business Operations, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Fundraising, Head of Finance, Insurance, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Nonprofit, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Risk Management, Scalable System Development, Sustainability, Tuition Fees, University/School Regulations, Vendor/Supplier Relations

LOCATION

Boston, MA

POSTED

9 days ago

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 school
Financial 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 impact
Operations & 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 strategy

Qualifications
Required
+ 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 organization

Preferred
+ 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 execute

How the Head of School Works with the Head of Operations
Head of Finance & Operations owns: Money, operations
Head of School owns: Students, teachers, curriculum, daily school experience, external relations
Shared Responsibilities: enrollment, culture, strategy

Compensation
Base salary range for this role is $130,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is also eligible for benefits.

Head of Finance & Operations

South End Village Academy

Boston, MA

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South End Village Academy

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