Head of Finance & Operations

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.

• 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

• Develop and manage the annual budget and long‑term financial plan
• Ensure strong financial controls, reporting, and compliance in alignment with 501(c)(3) best practices
• Maintain visibility into key drivers: enrollment, tuition, philanthropy
• Run a lean organization that drives outsized impact

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Experience leading or scaling a nonprofit organization
• Familiarity with independent schools or education sector
• Experience working with engaged parent communities
• 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

Head of Finance & Operations owns:
Money, operations

Head of School owns:
Students, teachers, curriculum, daily school experience, external relations

Shared responsibilities: enrollment, culture, strategy

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.