Full-time · On-site
Chief Financial Officer
This executive role involves leading the financial unification of two prominent Jewish day schools into a single PreK-12 powerhouse. It is a unique chance to build a sustainable financial legacy for the only institution of its kind in the Philadelphia region. The position combines traditional CFO duties with high-stakes strategic transformation and community leadership.
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy and Perelman Jewish Day School · Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States · Posted 18 April 2026
The role
Overview
This executive role involves leading the financial unification of two prominent Jewish day schools into a single PreK-12 powerhouse. It is a unique chance to build a sustainable financial legacy for the only institution of its kind in the Philadelphia region. The position combines traditional CFO duties with high-stakes strategic transformation and community leadership.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial operations and strategy for the combined PreK-12 institution
- Partner with the Head of School and Board on long-term planning and risk mitigation
- Oversee comprehensive business, investment, and accounting functions
- Implement innovative data management and financial reporting systems
- Ensure resource allocation aligns with the school's mission and strategic growth
Essential
- Proven track record of managing complex financial operations
- Experience in independent schools, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven environments
- Expertise in budgeting, financial planning, and reporting
- Strong background in internal controls and risk management
- Proficiency in modern accounting systems and data management
- Ability to translate complex financial data for diverse stakeholders
Preferred
- Experience leading financial operations during an institutional merger or significant transition
- Advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Familiarity with the Greater Philadelphia educational landscape
Key Skills
Strategic financial leadershipOperational oversightInvestment managementChange managementCollaborative leadershipData analysis and innovationStakeholder management
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Opportunity to lead a historic institutional merger
- High-visibility executive leadership role
- Collaborative and mission-driven work environment
- Influence over the long-term strategic direction of a premier educational institution
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