Chief Financial Officer

Pasadena, California, High Point Academy, located in Pasadena, California, is seeking an experienced and strategically oriented professional with exceptional financial and analytical skills and deep-rooted experience in business and finance matters beginning in Spring or Summer 2027. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the school’s strategic business partner, providing fiscal and operational analysis and support. The position has oversight of financial management, accounting, human resources, facilities, tuition management, and business operations. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of School, Finance Committee, and other senior colleagues to ensure the school’s financial and operational objectives are consistently achieved. Essential Duties Financial and Audit

Establish overall accounting and financial reporting systems, policies, and procedures. Responsible for the development of annual budget, interim forecasts, and long-range projections. Provide information about the financial state of the school, including revenue and expense variance analysis, cash projections, and business recommendations to the Head of School and Board Finance Committee. Serve on the following committees: Finance Committee to the Board of Trustees, Buildings & Grounds, and Technology. Oversee the accurate and consistent reporting by the Controller and Business Associate. Coordinate and oversee the annual audit, including work papers and financial statements, and tax return preparation. Make recommendations and provide justification for setting annual tuition and fees. Oversee billing of tuition and fees; monitor and review delinquent accounts and make recommendations for necessary collection of payment. Collaborate with the Director of Enrollment in administering financial aid.

Operations

Work in concert with other operational personnel for management of auxiliary programs, including summer program, afterschool programming, and enrichment. Administer and maintain all property, casualty, and liability insurance. Manage and maintain productive relationships with external partners, including bankers, insurance brokers, benefit providers, and auditors. Coordinate closely with Facilities, Operations, and Technology departments on oversight of capital expenditures.

Human Resources

Support the Human Resources Manager in administering the employee benefits programs. Update Employee Handbook in concert with HR Manager and HR consultant relative to best practices, legal requirements, and internal guidelines. Work in collaboration with HR Manager to prepare annual employment agreements and provide analytics to the Head of School for annual compensation rate adjustments, including participation in relevant salary surveys and benchmarking studies as appropriate. Review workers’ compensation claim process and annual audit. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or greater in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent work experience Senior-level experience creating and executing financial planning and management strategies Experience in independent schools preferred, though all individuals with strong financial and leadership skills are welcome to apply Strong written and oral communication skills Experience in human resource management, employee benefits, and payroll Experience with High Point systems a plus: Veracross (enrollment management), Quickbooks (accounting), FACTS (tuition and billing), Clarity (financial aid), ADP Workforce (payroll) Competitive benefits package