Chief Financial Officer

Match Education seeks a mission-driven Chief Financial Officer to lead all finance functions for its Boston-based charter schools and teacher residency. The CFO will own strategic financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, audit, and compliance for a complex, grant-funded organization. Partnering with the CEO and Board, the CFO will align resources with our equity-focused mission, support data-informed decisions, and manage risk. The role includes leading a small, collaborative finance team and working closely with school, operations, and development leaders to sustain and scale high-impact programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term financial strategy aligned with Match Education's mission and growth goals
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting for schools and residency program
• Ensure compliance with charter school, nonprofit, and grant/contract regulations
• Manage audits, risk, internal controls, and financial policies
• Partner with CEO and Board on strategic planning and resource allocation
• Supervise and develop finance team; build strong cross-functional partnerships
• Steward relationships with funders; support development and grants finance
• Use data to inform decisions that advance educational equity and student outcomes

Required Skills

• Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
• Nonprofit/education finance
• Budget development and management
• Strategic planning
• Cash flow and treasury management
• Financial reporting and compliance
• Audit and risk management
• Grants and restricted funds accounting
• Team leadership and staff development
• Board and investor relations