Head of Finance & Operations
Boston, MA
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
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.
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.
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