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ROLE DESCRIPTION
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
This position offices in-person, on campus
ROLE SUMMARY
One of the seminal core values for Valor Christian High School is to build our vision on a solid business foundation. Financial and operational health and strength are critical to our reasons for success. Reporting directly to the Head of School, serving as a member of the senior leadership team, and leading a team of professionals in areas of business operations, this role is not only responsible for exceptional financial oversight, management, and stewardship, but also much more. Serving as a strategic and collaborative partner to the Head of School, the CFOO’s influence and oversight will touch all areas of the school, such as campus operations, information technology, human resources, safety & security, risk management, capital projects, and strategic planning.
By hiring a seasoned financial and operational leader, Valor Christian desires to continue to maintain a position of financial strength and to improve and advance as opportunity presents itself. With a new Head of School in place, the successful completion of its re-accreditation with both ACSI and CESA in 2025, and a multi-year strategic plan in its final stages, this is an exciting time in the school’s history and a unique moment for a new financial and operational leader to join the team.
Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ
- Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
- Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work
- Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service
- Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions
Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor Christian High School
- Accept and uphold Valor’s values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document
- Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’s Annual Statement of Commitment
- Be relationally involved in the lives of our students with a heart of service and mission
- Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide inspirational and consistent leadership, oversight, and support to the departments within Finance and Operations (i.e. accounting, facilities, food service, human resources, and technology) and ensure that the leaders of these areas pursue and meet the objectives of their annual operating plans while encouraging them to maintain a mission-focused, servant-hearted attitude in their work. Ensuring that all financial and operational areas support and advance the long-term strategic objectives of the organization is key.
- Cultivate a culture of financial stewardship by leading the annual budget process to establish operating and capital budgets that will be met through consistent monitoring and analysis of variances. Work closely with all budget captains to help them maintain accountability in managing their fixed and variable expenses.
- In close collaboration with the Head of School, be responsible for continually updating, revising and refining the long-term financial forecasting models (business plan, personnel plan and tuition model) that support the school’s mission and strategic priorities by allowing data-driven decisions to be made
- Perform a monthly cash flow analysis and manage the school’s short-term investment portfolios with the proper balance between liquidity, earnings potential, and risk mitigation
- Ensure the organization maintains the financial resources to attract and retain the very best employees by regularly assessing and evaluating salary and benefits packages consistent with the school’s Total Rewards Philosophy
- Ensure the school is well protected through comprehensive insurance policies, adequate reserve funds, enhanced safety and security measures, appropriate policies and procedures in various areas, and in all other reasonable ways so that the mission of the school is not unduly jeopardized or compromised. Maintaining full compliance with all local, state and federal laws is critical.
- Ensure the annual financial audit and 403b audit are successfully completed with the highest level of integrity and a clean opinion rendered. Maintaining strong internal controls is key.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Lead the annual tuition assistance program by establishing the budget, serving on the committee, ensuring award decisions are consistent with the guiding principles and the financial allocation is within budgeted expectations.
- Serve as a vital member of several committees, such as the Finance Committee, Employee Benefits Committee, Safety & Security Leadership Committee, Tuition Assistance Committee, and Event Rental Review Committee as well as other ad hoc committees as requested.
- Serve as a primary point of contact and liaison for many of the school’s primary vendors, including legal, insurance, benefits, architectural, construction, and more.
- Review legal agreements and contracts with a variety of vendors, as needed, to best understand the terms and conditions as well as the underlying commitment of the school. Serve as the primary signatory of these agreements.
- Provide ad hoc reporting and data requests as needed, as well as annually update varying agreements, policy documents and handbooks.
- Serve as the primary source for maintaining, advancing and protecting the school’s Campus Master Plan, with the focus on fixed asset stewardship
Collaboration and Communication with the School Leadership Team
- As a member of the Cabinet leadership team, this role is particularly responsible for defining, cultivating and leading our Christian community. Cabinet leaders must not only comply with standards but also affirm additional distinctive Christian beliefs of our community in the Christian Community Policy or otherwise as determined by the board of directors.
- Maintain visibility by attending major key events and utilizing co-curricular events to develop relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents
- Work collaboratively with Cabinet leaders in Academics, Arts+Media, Athletics, Christian Integration, Student Life, and Advancement to discuss and provide action on critical issues facing the school
- Oversee and direct the budget for the department areas being led, maintaining a high level of personal responsibility for good stewardship of Valor's resources
- Participate in open dialogue with Finance & Operations team members to ensure that gaps are filled in with knowledge and trust is promoted across pillar areas
- Seek counsel and meet regularly with the Head of School and other Cabinet leadership members
- Periodically engage with the board of directors to seek input on strategic planning and provide monthly information about the work being done in Finance & Operations
Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate
- Uphold and embody Valor’s culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document
- Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions
- Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth
- Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives
- Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word
- Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins
Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission
- Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and Fiscal stewardship
- Be a ‘culture- keeper’
Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth
- Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor
- Demonstrate teachability and receptivity to feedback
- Pursue professional/personal/spiritual growth and development
- Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by contributing time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities
RELATIONSHIPS
- Head of School
- Board of Education
- Director of Business Services
- Director of HR Services
- Director of Technology Services
- Campus Director
- Cabinet Team
- Board of Education
- Parents
- Faculty
- Staff
- Outside Consultants and Vendors
RESULTS
With the Chief Financial and Operating Officer being empowered with significant leadership, oversight, and decision-making responsibilities, the HOS will be able to be more effective, efficient, highly informed, and able to maintain a visionary and strategic posture in his leadership of the school. The CFOO will also work with members of the Board of Education, allowing them to be more effective in their respective fiduciary and governance roles. As a leader of highly competent directors who oversee teams of their own, the CFOO will work to attract capable and talented individuals who possess all the necessary skills and attributes to effectively lead their own teams well and execute their own work product and skills necessary for their roles. As a result, Valor Christian will continue to pursue excellence in all aspects related to the financial and operational areas of the school, continuing to demonstrate that the health and strength of these areas are critical to our reasons for success.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor’s degree in related field; Master’s preferred, CPA a plus
Note: Preferred education above may be satisfied through unique and meaningful additional life and work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience serving in an executive leadership role, prior experience as a CFO or COO is a plus
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Excellent problem-solving ability, judgment and sound decision-making
- Good time management and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Good coaching, counseling, mentoring and advising skills and ability
- Good planning and organizational skills with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The same basic physical demands described here are the same for all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employees must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and could occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are varied and include classroom, office, and outdoor events while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is also varied.
POSITION TYPE: C: Year-round schedule. 12-Month Calendar. This position offices in-person, on campus
HOURS PER WEEK: Full-time, Exempt
SUPERVISOR: Head of School
BENEFITS:
- Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and personal days
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 403(B) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and employer contribution matching
- Professional development opportunities
- Two on-campus dining options for daily lunch
PAY RANGE: $175,000 – $215,000
START DATE: December 2, 2025
