CFO

We are looking for a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial direction of our organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This executive will work closely with senior leadership and the Board to strengthen long-term financial health, guide data-informed decision-making, and support sustainable growth. The role requires a collaborative leader who can oversee complex financial operations, build trusted partnerships, and ensure strong stewardship of public and organizational resources.Responsibilities:• Partner with executive leadership to shape financial strategies that support organizational priorities and long-range growth objectives.• Design and execute fiscally sound approaches that balance innovation, competitiveness, and operational efficiency.• Build and maintain productive relationships with school districts, peer organizations, lenders, auditors, public agencies, and other external stakeholders.• Direct the organization’s accounting infrastructure to ensure accurate records, reliable reporting, and current financial systems and tools.• Present financial insights, trend analyses, and recommendations to the Board and finance committee using data to guide strategic decisions.• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, investment oversight, and asset stewardship across the organization.• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and ensure timely reporting to internal and external audiences.• Guide audit activity, tax filings, grant compliance, contract oversight, and adherence to applicable legal and regulatory requirements.• Supervise the accounting function through finance leadership, developing a high-performing team and maintaining strong internal controls.• Identify public funding opportunities, strengthen revenue planning, and evaluate alternative sources of financial support for the organization.