Chief Finance and Operations Officer

Opportunity 180

. Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, Board, and leadership team .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeLas Vegas • Nevada • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, and compliance within nonprofit and education sectors, with a strong focus on federal grants management and organizational sustainability. Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategic partnerships, and execute multi-year operational plans.

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Financial Strategy DevelopmentFederal Grants ManagementNonprofit AccountingTeam Leadership and DevelopmentBudgeting and Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingInternal ControlsAudit ProcessesData AnalysisScenario ModelingResource AllocationRisk ManagementCompliance MonitoringCapital StrategiesLong-Range Financial Modeling

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementDecision MakingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks OnlineBill.comAirtableGoogle WorkspaceAI-Enabled Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMAMBA

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit SectorEducation FinanceFederal GrantsCharter School FinanceOrganizational Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, Board, and leadership team
Develop and execute multi-year financial and operating strategy supporting the 2030 Strategic Framework
Create timely, decision-useful financial intelligence and maintain strong internal controls
Deliver clean financial statements and support clean federal single and financial audits
Build scalable business, talent, risk-management, technology, and administrative systems
Steward federal awards and support subgrantees with fiscal and compliance systems
Establish facility solutions and resources for charter schools
Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, reserves, scenario modeling, and resource allocation
Oversee accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll coordination, investments, cash management, procurement, insurance, tax filings, internal controls, and audits
Lead risk management, contracting, technology, data security, legal coordination, vendor management, records, policies, and administrative operations
Own the enterprise risk register and business continuity planning
Oversee federal grant strategy, administration, compliance, monitoring, reporting, subgrant management, and audit readiness
Collaborate on facility initiatives helping public charter schools access financing, ownership pathways, technical expertise, and partners
Develop relationships with lenders, developers, public agencies, philanthropy, and facility partners
Lead, coach, and develop finance, grants, and operations staff
Partner on workforce planning, compensation, and benefits strategy
Provide visionary leadership, cultivate strategic partnerships, lead strategic initiatives, participate in feedback processes, and chair the organizational health committee

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in finance, operations, or organizational management, including significant experience in a nonprofit, education, public-sector, or similarly mission-driven environment
5+ years leading and developing teams, including managers or senior professionals
Demonstrated ownership of organizational budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes
Experience managing complex restricted funding and federal grants, including compliance, reporting, monitoring, and audit readiness
Experience advising a CEO and Board and translating strategy into resource allocation, operating plans, and measurable execution
Experience leading cross-functional change, strengthening systems, and supporting organizational sustainability and impact
Working knowledge of nonprofit accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and applicable federal grant requirements
Proficiency with contemporary financial, grants management, productivity, and data systems; ability to quickly learn new platforms
Exceptional analytical, communication, project-management, and decision making skills
Ability to work in Southern Nevada and travel locally, with occasional national travel, as organizational needs require
Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business, public administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional credential preferred
Experience with charter school finance, facility financing, real estate, or school facility development preferred
Experience managing major federal education awards or supporting subgrantees preferred
Experience with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Airtable, Google Workspace, AI-enabled tools, or comparable systems preferred
Experience designing long-range financial models, capital strategies, or sustainability plans preferred
Current Nevada State-issued Driver’s License and current automobile insurance coverage, including automobile registration

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K plan
100% coverage of medical and dental insurance
50% coverage for dependents
Opportunities for local and national personal and professional development
Generous PTO
Flexible work culture with at least 2 days per week in the office and the remainder from home
Competitive relocation assistance
Transition support for out-of-area hires