Chief Financial Officer

GREATHEARTS ARIZONA

. Build and lead the finance organization, including recruiting, developing, and retaining finance and accounting talent .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial leadership, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with accounting principles. Proven ability to modernize financial systems and lead teams in complex organizational environments.

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Financial LeadershipBudgeting and ForecastingAccounting ComplianceFinancial ModelingAdvanced Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial ReportingCash ManagementFinancial StrategyAudit ReadinessSystems ImprovementData StructuresFinancial AnalysisGrant BudgetingTreasury Management

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentPerformance ManagementRelationship ManagementConfidentialityLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Financial PlatformsReporting ToolsIntegrationsWorkflow Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMBA

Industry Keywords

Texas Education AgencySchool FinanceFacilities FinancingDebt CovenantsMulti-Site Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead the finance organization, including recruiting, developing, and retaining finance and accounting talent
Establish clear responsibilities, decision rights, measurable goals, and disciplined performance management
Provide executive oversight of accounting, monthly close, financial reporting, payroll, payments, and receivable collections
Ensure accounting issues are resolved and the organization is audit-ready and financially compliant
Modernize financial systems, integrations, workflows, and staff adoption
Own budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and the integrated long-term financial plan
Partner with the Superintendent, headmasters, and Board on school economics, resource allocation, facilities, and financial sustainability
Maintain financing relationships, oversee covenant compliance, and surface material risks early
Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable requirements
Oversee local, state, and federal financial submissions, including Texas Education Agency reporting
Oversee annual financial audits, auditor relationships, and management responses to stakeholder concerns
Oversee grant and restricted-fund budgeting, disbursements, accounting, reporting, and compliance
Set treasury and liquidity strategy and oversee banking, debt, financing arrangements, insurance, and financial risk management
Provide financial insights and reporting to the Superintendent, Board, school leaders, and operating leaders
Coordinate with Great Hearts America on shared financial requirements and processes
Maintain relationships with auditors, lenders, advisors, and other external partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
CPA and/or an advanced degree such as an MBA preferred
Progressively responsible finance and accounting leadership experience
Demonstrated success rebuilding or strengthening teams, delivering dependable financial operations, and executing a financial strategy
Experience with accounting, planning and analysis, cash management, controls, and financial strategy
Demonstrated ability to oversee accounting, audit readiness, and compliance through effective leadership and management
Experience delivering systems or workflow improvements, including requirements assessment, investment judgment, implementation, staff adoption, and measurable operating results
Texas charter or school-finance experience preferred, or transferable operational leadership and ability to build and lead a team with required school-finance expertise
Experience with complex or multi-site organizations, facilities financing, banking relationships, debt covenants, and bond financing preferred
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
Advanced Excel proficiency
Ability to evaluate financial platforms, reporting tools, data structures, and integrations
Ability to meet applicable employment, background-check, and fingerprinting requirements
Maintain confidentiality and professional standards
Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel to schools and meetings across the Dallas and San Antonio regions
Travel locally for training and professional development opportunities
Full-time employment
Exempt status