Head of Finance and 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.

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

7 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

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.