Chief Financial & Operating Officer

Job Description: CHIEF FINANCIAL AND OPERATING OFFICER SEARCH Start Date: August 2026 PLEASE SEE OUR CFOO BROCHURE FOR MORE DETAILS: https://www.flipsnack.com/detoledohs/dths-chief-financial-and-operating-officer JOB DESCRIPTION Summary The Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) is an important school leader and a critical strategic partner to the Head of School, the Senior Leadership Team (A Ring), and the Board of Directors. The role encompasses the leadership and stewardship of all aspects of Finances, Facilities, Endowment, Operations, Compliance, and Risk Management. Leading with humility and engaging with enthusiasm, the CFOO will forge strong working relationships with the Head of School, A Ring, the Teaching and Administrative Faculty, and the Board of Directors. The CFOO will serve as the chief liaison to several standing Board committees, including Finance, Investment, and Risk Management & Audit. Internally, the CFOO will serve on the Financial Aid Committee with the Director of Enrollment Management, faculty budgeting committees, and Risk Management. The CFOO’s direct reports include the HR Director, Director of Administrative Services, Controller, and Director of Information and Technology, and the CFOO collaborates with the Director of Enrollment Management. By embracing the school’s mission and core values, the CFOO will engage in strategic planning and partnership, project management, administrative faculty development, and community engagement. Key Job Competencies Leadership: Leads others in a way that masterfully leverages their strengths and manages liabilities, skillfully promotes collaboration, effectively navigates conflict, and inspires and motivates. Knows how to engage and retain employees, conduct difficult conversations, and manage operations. Models ethical behavior and the institution's mission and core values. Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Analyzes and integrates trends and patterns based on diverse information and perspectives to determine the root causes of problems, identify the best course of action, and prioritize efforts. Develops new insights and formulates creative solutions, considering the impact and implications of recommendations in the context of overall vision, goals, and objectives. Decision-Making: Generates and evaluates alternatives before making a decision or taking action, considering the risks associated with each option and selecting the option that has the best balance of risk and reward, encouraging input from others when it is appropriate, standing by decisions without reconsidering unless information or circumstances make it necessary to do so, and evaluating the effectiveness of decisions after they have been made. Innovation: Imagines or realizes something new that helps to advance the strategic objectives of the organization. Introduces new ways of looking at problems. Can take a creative idea and put it into practice. Embraces diverse perspectives to promote or nurture innovation. Has a working knowledge of emerging technologies, including AI, and how these can be leveraged to support dTHS.Change Management: Prepares, supports, and guides people effectively through organizational changes to align organizational behavior, actions, and ideologies and achieve the school’s strategic goals. Project Management: Ability to lead and execute complex projects to achieve goal attainment by prioritizing activities, assigning responsibilities in accordance with capabilities, monitoring progress, and evaluating impact. Quality Results: Ensures high-quality results on projects/tasks, meets deadlines, and attends to details. Takes responsibility for the quality of work and achieves results with little oversight. Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as deep listening skills to gain understanding. Collaboration: Leverage interpersonal coordination and communication to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward a common goal. The ability to work with others to complete a project or task, or develop ideas or processes. Takes constructive criticism and suggestions well and can integrate them. Cultural Competence: Possesses and applies the skills, values, and principles that acknowledge, respect, contribute, and work effectively across cultural differences. Recognizes the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person who comes to the de Toledo community. Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self and social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity. Financial Leadership Highly focused on financial sustainability and the long-term financial health and viability of the institution. Provide strategic leadership, analysis, and management of financial operations. Establish financial and capital strategies aligned with strategic priorities. Plan and execute the annual budgeting process. Build and maintain short and long-term strategic financial models. Plan for and execute short and long-term cash management policies. Develop and monitor financial performance metrics and dashboards. Ensure high fidelity and confidence in financial reporting to the Board of Directors, the Head of School, and A Ring. Translate the school’s Strategic Plan into actionable financial milestones and achievable goals, and successfully implement its financial deliverables. Partner with internal stakeholders to manage, assess, and prioritize institutional resources, including compensation programs, benefits, and tuition assistance. Support the Board of Directors, Head of School, and Facilities Director in financial modeling and forecasting strategies with regard to capital campaigns and facilities master planning. Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and banking reporting requirements. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, insurance brokers, and retirement partners to negotiate favorable terms, services, and fees. Provide administrative support to the Investment Committee in optimizing the organization's investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with risk tolerance, liquidity requirements, and long-term financial objectives. School Operations and Risk Management Provide strategic leadership, analysis, and management of facilities and operations in partnership with the Facilities Director. Manage capital improvement project plans, outlining scope, timeline, budget, and resource requirements. Collaborates closely with the Director of Facilities to ensure program alignment with the school's strategic goals and objectives. Ensure the quality and responsiveness of operational programs and institutional infrastructure. Serve as the chief liaison for institutional risk management by managing and mitigating the institution’s exposure to risk. Collaborate with outside counsel.Work with outside brokers to ensure the adequacy of insurance programs. Partner with Human Resources to ensure risk is mitigated in personnel practices and compensation programs. Board Committees Collaborate closely with board committee chairs in setting agendas, preparing meeting materials, and achieving annual goals. Present to the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee on financial matters. Serves as the lead professional liaison for the Finance and Retirement/ Investment Committees and Co-Fiduciary of the School’s 403b plan. Serves as a key member of the Audit Committee. Internal Committees Serve as a member of the School’s Tuition Assistance Committee supporting the Admissions Team and Director of Enrollment Management in the process of tuition assistance awards. Support the Director of Facilities in leading the committee and executing the committee’s goals and objectives. Attend all A Ring meetings and lead, co-lead, or participate in several other teams and committees. General/Management Directly supervise, mentor, develop, and evaluate all direct reports: HR Director, Director of Administrative Services, Controller, and Director of Information and Technology. Collaborate with the Director of Enrollment Management in the process of tuition assistance awards. Develop, implement, and manage the operational budget, working closely with all department chairs.Maintain confidentiality at all times. Education, Certifications, and Work-Related Experience Bachelor’s degree required. A Master’s degree, or its equivalent, is preferred5 years of experience working in an independent school or a similar non-profit 7 years of supervisory experience/leading teams and individuals Strong financial forecasting and modeling skills Excellent Budgeting and Cash Management skills Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment Strong technology skills with Google Workspace, MS Excel/Suite, Zoom Resourceful and have working knowledge of evolving new technology, and embrace AI technology Physical Requirements and Work Environment Able to work in a dynamic environment, dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts Lift, carry, and hold up to 10 lbs. Able to climb stairs May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Affirmative Action/EEO statement de Toledo High School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Other Professional Duties Please note that this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties as assigned in the sections outlined above may change at any time with or without notice. Effects on End Results The effectiveness of this position will be measured by: Advancement of strategic objectives High level of relational trust created and maintained with the Head of School and facultyHigh level of relational trust maintained with the de Toledo community, including the Board of Directors Aligned and effective financial and operational processes High level of ethical practices and policies Financially healthy institutional assets and reserves Salary and Benefits This is a full-time, career position and is eligible for 12-month employee benefits. This position is exempt and semi-monthly paid. The annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $175,000-$220,000. de Toledo offers exceptional benefits:100% Employer paid Health Insurance and 50% for one spouse/dependent100% Employer paid Dental Insurance and 50% for one spouse/dependent403(b) Retirement earnings deferral program with an employer match of up to 5�deral and Jewish holiday, employer paidPersonal Time Off (PTO) starting with accruing 20 days/year and increasing every five years by 5 additional days, with a maximum of 30 paid days.Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance of $15,000, Employer paidVoluntary Life and AD&D Insurance available for Employee, Spouse, and dependentsVoluntary Vision Insurance Voluntary Aflac supplemental insuranceVoluntary Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical and Dependent careVoluntary Pet Insurance How to apply: Please email your resume along with a cover letter. Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be asked to submit professional references and responses to writing prompts specific to this search, as well as engage in a formal interview process. Qualified candidates, regardless of faith, are encouraged to apply. Company Description: About de Toledo High School Founded in 2002, de Toledo High School (formerly New Community Jewish High School) is an independent Jewish community high school located in West Hills, CA. It is a vibrant and academically rigorous school community where intellectual imagination and ethical action are inseparable. We seek to shape students into persons of character who will be respectful, knowledgeable, and collaborative leaders who conduct themselves in accordance with ethical standards. At dTHS, every student may strive to be both an A student and an A human being. Our mission is to raise a new generation of Jewish leaders for whom Jewish values and tradition shape and guide their vision and for whom knowledge creates possibilities for moral action, good character and shalom. For more information, please visit www.dths.org.

Salary : $175,000 - $220,000