NBOA Advisory Services · 1 day ago
Chief Financial and Operating Officer - Donna Klein Jewish Academy
Boca Raton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveDonna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA) is a leading Jewish community day school located in Boca Raton, Florida. They are seeking a Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) to serve as a strategic partner to the Head of School and Board of Trustees, guiding the school through a bold five-year strategic plan focused on financial sustainability and community engagement.
Management Consulting
Hiring Manager
James Palmieri, Ed.D., CAE
Responsibilities
Serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, providing expert guidance to the Head of School and Board of Trustees on financial strategy, operational excellence, institutional risk, and organizational structure
Leads, supports, and develops a high-performing business office and operations team, ensuring each member is resourced, motivated, and empowered to contribute to a culture of service, accountability, and continuous improvement
Implements robust financial modeling, scenario planning, and enterprise risk management practices
Drives continuous improvement in budgeting, compliance, and operational efficiency, safeguarding DKJA’s financial health and reputation
Builds strong relationships across campus and with external partners—including the Jewish Federation, JCC, and other agencies—navigating complex shared-use arrangements and championing a collaborative, service-oriented culture
Demonstrates integrity, critical thinking, and deep knowledge of independent school operations, including finance, facilities, technology, human resources, and compliance
Manages complex challenges with respect, attention to detail, and a commitment to DKJA’s values and long-term sustainability
Qualification
Required
Experience in financial strategy and operational excellence
Expertise in institutional risk management and organizational structure
Ability to foster trust, clarity, and collaboration in decision-making
Experience in leading and developing a high-performing business office and operations team
Knowledge of financial modeling, scenario planning, and enterprise risk management practices
Experience in budgeting, compliance, and operational efficiency
Ability to build strong relationships across campus and with external partners
Integrity, critical thinking, and deep knowledge of independent school operations
Experience in finance, facilities, technology, human resources, and compliance
Commitment to DKJA's values and long-term sustainability
Benefits
Excellent benefits package
Collaborative environment
Caring, inspiring organizational culture
Company
NBOA Advisory Services
NBOA Advisory Services is dedicated to strengthening the financial and operational leadership of independent schools.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase