Chief Financial Officer (2026-2027)

Match Charter Public School•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston serving up to 1,250 students in PreK-12. Our mission is to prepare students, particularly multilingual learners and first-generation college aspirants, for success in college and careers, aiming for economic security and mobility. Students are admitted through a blind public lottery open to all Boston residents. The school community is diverse, with families representing over 20 countries and speaking over 20 languages at home; 98% of students are people of color. The school serves a diverse student body, with 23% qualifying for special education and 19% being English Language Learners. Match's core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. The organization is actively working to become anti-racist, emphasizing a diverse staff, an inclusive professional environment, and culturally competent curriculum as vital to its mission. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the senior leadership team, serving as a trusted advisor and providing leadership, direction, and management for the finances and administration of the School and its affiliated entities. This role offers a significant opportunity to support the School's mission for students in grades Pre-K through 12. The position is based at Match's Network Support Office in Jamaica Plain, Boston. The annual salary is $153,831, with potential for increase based on relevant experience.

Requirements

Total belief in and dedication to the Match mission.
Highly organized and attentive to detail.
Flexible and adaptive work style.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management, accounting, and reporting.
Experience in non-profit financial management or a school setting strongly preferred.
Minimum of a BA.
CPA, MBA, or related degree.
Strong manager and team leader.
Ability to manage multiple projects and functions and prioritize goals while managing day-to-day work.
Solutions-based problem solver able to analyze complicated data and formulate solutions and priorities.
Forward-thinking leader with a keen eye on industry best practices and technological advancements.
Demonstrated ability to organize, motivate, and develop people.
Clear ability to relate to peers and direct reports, and to collaborate well with others.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to all relevant stakeholders including staff, board, leadership team, donors, vendors, lenders, and auditors.
Strong presentation skills, and ability to translate complex financial transactions into understandable terms.
Very high level of integrity and dependability with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make recommendations and decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

Nice To Haves

A healthy sense of humor is a plus!

Responsibilities

Manage and provide strategic thinking for short-term and long-term organizational financial goals, objectives, policies, and practices in collaboration with the CEO and senior leadership team.
Continuously analyze existing financial management systems, internal controls, and processes to ensure efficiency, compliance with policies and regulations, and adherence to nonprofit financial management best practices.
Coordinate the activities of the Finance and Audit Committee.
Translate the overall strategic vision into financial goals and plans with the leadership team.
Lead the accurate and timely preparation, analysis, and presentation of monthly and annual financial reports for stakeholders including school leaders, the board, and school lenders.
Lead oversight of a ~$40 million annual operating budget (estimated FY2027), directing the budget development process, current year projection updates, and long-range financial forecasting.
Drive fiscal accountability throughout the organization by setting clear expectations for budgeting and spending.
Oversee and direct accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
Direct the annual audit process with external auditors.
Lead the team responsible for government grant application, expense tracking, and compliance.
Continuously seek to improve and optimize internal infrastructure by fine-tuning processes and updating systems.
Direct, develop, and implement procedures and systems necessary for proper record-keeping, internal accounting controls, and services.
Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party vendors and auditing firms.
Oversee benefits and payroll administration, ensuring state and legal compliance of all human resources systems and processes for employees and contractors.
Partner with senior leadership on the development and implementation of compensation policies.
Work closely with the legal team on financial/HR and legal intersections, including contract development and risk management.
Collaborate with the Chief of Human Resources Officer to address HR issues.
Provide strong day-to-day leadership, cultivating organizational values and fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaged work environment for a diverse team.
Manage a team of 3 direct reports in accounting, budgeting, grant compliance, financial reporting, and HR administration, ensuring high-quality and timely work.
Cultivate a team that communicates clear, relevant, and timely financial information across the organization, the Board, and the Finance Committee.