Chief Financial Officer
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Finance & Banking
CFO, Financial Manager, Financial Advisor / Consultant -
Management
CFO, Financial Manager
About the role
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy (Barrack) and Perelman Jewish Day School (Perelman) seek a visionary and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial operations of their combined institutions. Together, the schools are launching a single, unified, premier independent Jewish community day school for PreK–12 in time for the 2027–2028 school year. The new school will be the only PreK–12 independent Jewish community day school in Greater Philadelphia, drawing on a combined 150-year legacy of academic excellence.
The CFO will have a rare opportunity to shape the financial strategy of two respected institutions committed to strong academics, community values, and sustainable growth.
- Provide strategic financial leadership, operational oversight, and guidance on long-term planning and risk management.
- Partner closely with school leadership, board committees, and lay stakeholders to ensure financial sustainability, transparency, and alignment with the school’s mission and growth objectives.
- Oversee comprehensive business, financial, and investment functions; ensure resources are aligned with priorities; support budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and internal controls.
- Drive innovation and efficiency through proficient use of accounting systems, data management, and analysis; implement change and leverage technology to enhance operations.
- Undergraduate degree required; MBA, CPA, and/or advanced degrees/certifications preferred.
- Track record of managing complex financial operations in independent schools, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven environments.
- Strategic thinker, collaborative leader, trusted advisor with experience in budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and internal controls.
- Proficiency in accounting systems, data management, and analysis.
- Able to translate complex financial data into actionable insights to support institutional priorities and make informed decisions.
Full-time position performed on site in Pennsylvania. Salary commensurate with experience and includes a competitive benefits package.
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