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Chief Financial Officer

Pantego Christian Academy · View all jobs

Arlington, Texas, United States (On-Site) · Posted 20 hours ago

$100k–$160k / yr

Job Function Director / Manager

Job Type Full-Time

Job Duration Indefinite

Min Education BA/BS/Undergraduate

Min Experience 2-3 Years

Required Travel 0-10%

Salary $100,000.00 - $160,000.00

Salary - Type Yearly Salary

About this role

The job description defines the CFO as the Academy’s senior financial steward. The role safeguards PCA’s
assets, maintains sound financial controls, and leads budgeting, reporting, and planning so the Head of
School and Board can make confident, mission-driven decisions. The CFO also oversees essential business
operations across campus.

Key Requirements

Position at a glance
Reports to Head of School
Schedule / status 12-month schedule; exempt
Direct reports Accounting Assistant; Technology Director; Registrar; Facilities Director; HR; Business Office Administrative Assistant
Core remit Financial planning and reporting, internal controls, compliance, audit, business office, facilities, technology, enrollment records, HR, and transportation
The role’s purpose
The job description defines the CFO as the Academy’s senior financial steward. The role safeguards PCA’s assets, maintains sound financial controls, and leads budgeting, reporting, and planning so the Head of School and Board can make confident, mission-driven decisions. The CFO also oversees essential business
operations across campus.
Primary leadership relationships
Partners with the Head of School on the annual operating budget, cash-flow management, and financial planning.
Provides monthly financial reporting and key performance indicators, presenting results and trends to the Board in clear, plain language.
Works across administrator meetings, Academy-wide committees, and the school improvement plan.
Leads and develops direct reports while coordinating the work of the Business Office, accounting, facilities, and
other assigned operational functions.
Responsibilities
The CFO's responsibilities encompass financial leadership, stewardship, compliance, and daily operations.
1. Financial leadership & planning
Develop, monitor, and manage the annual operating budget in partnership with the Head of School.
Oversee cash flow and maintain adequate liquidity throughout the fiscal year.
Recommend investment strategies that balance return against cash needs and liquidity risk.
Prepare financial reports and key performance indicators; explain results and trends for the Board, administration, and staff.
2. Controls, compliance & audit
Develop and maintain procedures that safeguard Academy assets and strengthen financial controls.
Ensure financial operations comply with federal and state law and PCA policy.
Coordinate the annual audit as primary contact for external auditors.
Review and sign disbursement checks; maintain property and liability insurance records; keep the Policies & Procedures manual current.
3. Business operations
Organize, direct, and supervise the Business Office, accounting, enrollment, and facilities functions.
Lead, coach, and develop all direct reports; support onboarding and training of new personnel.
Oversee operational coordination across technology, enrollment records, facilities, and human resources as listed in the position responsibilities.
4. Leadership & collaboration
Participate in Academy-wide committees and administrator meetings.
Contribute actively to the development and updating of the school improvement plan.
Pursue continuing education in nonprofit finance, law, and best practices.
Oversee school safety and security.
Opportunities for impact
Connect financial planning to mission priorities so resources support student learning, spiritual formation, and a safe, effective campus.
Build shared understanding of financial performance by making monthly reporting and key performance indicators clear and decision-oriented.
Strengthen repeatable processes, documentation, and internal controls to protect assets and support accountability.
Develop a cohesive group of operational leaders across accounting, technology, registration, facilities, HR, and business administration.
Bring a forward-looking view to cash flow, liquidity, investments, insurance, risk, and facilities-related decisions.
Contribute to institution-wide planning through committee participation and the school improvement plan.
Opportunities to navigate
Balance near-term liquidity and operational needs with longer-term planning and investment considerations.
Translate technical finance, compliance, and audit matters into clear, timely information for leaders with different areas of expertise.
Maintain strong controls while keeping daily operations responsive to the needs of a working school campus.
Coordinate multiple functional areas whose work is interdependent, including technology, facilities, records, HR, and transportation.
Ensure that policies and procedures remain current and consistently followed as staff, systems, and operational needs evolve.
Lead in a way that reflects PCA’s Christian commitments, ethical expectations, and emphasis on relationships and service.
Qualifications & Personal Attributes
The position requires technical competence, team leadership, clear communication, and Christian witness.
Required qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; MBA or CPA required.
Experience: Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader, preferably in a nonprofit or private-school setting, with familiarity with nonprofit structure and governance.
Systems: Hands-on experience with accounting and financial management software, including Google Workspace and Shelby; advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Technical knowledge: Accounting principles, nonprofit financial law, risk management, data analysis, and forecasting.
Leadership: Ability to organize, delegate, supervise, communicate, solve problems practically, and translate complex financial information into simple, clear language.
Mission alignment: Genuine commitment to PCA’s mission and strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Spiritual leadership expectations
The job description states that the CFO is expected to believe in, actively support, and adhere to PCA’s Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Statement. The CFO demonstrates a desire for spiritual growth through prayer, Bible study, and outreach; shows evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in dealings with others; actively
participates in a local Bible-believing church; and feels called to Christian school administration.
Serve as a Christian witness and role model within the school community.
Help foster a Christ-centered, nurturing, loving, and wholesome campus work environment.
Apply biblical principles and high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in personal and professional matters.
To Apply:
Complete the PCA non-instructional staff application online here.

Job ID: 86916860

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