Head of Finance and Facilities Operations

Head of Finance and Facilities Operations

Location San Mateo, CA 94403 Date Posted August 24, 2026 Job ID 15361 Employment Type Contract To Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Head of Finance and Facilities Operations for a well-established, mission-driven educational institution located on the San Francisco Peninsula. This is a full-time, temp-to-hire, onsite opportunity offering a competitive pay rate of $75-$85 per hour, depending on experience (DOE).

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance and operations leader to play an integral role in the financial health and operational success of a respected educational organization.

Reporting to senior leadership, the Head of Finance and Facilities Operations will oversee the organization's finance, accounting, business operations, facilities, financial aid, risk management, and related administrative functions. This leader will balance strategic financial planning with hands-on operational oversight while partnering closely with executive leadership and the Board to ensure strong fiscal stewardship, effective operations, and long-term organizational sustainability.

The ideal candidate brings strong financial leadership experience along with the ability to oversee broader business and facilities operations. This role is well suited for a collaborative, solutions-oriented leader who is comfortable moving between long-range planning and the day-to-day financial and operational needs of a complex organization.

PERKS

• Competitive pay rate of $75-$85 per hour, DOE
• Full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity
• Senior leadership role with significant responsibility across finance and operations
• Opportunity to partner closely with executive leadership and the Board
• Broad scope spanning finance, facilities, business operations, financial aid, and risk management
• Opportunity to contribute to the long-term success of a respected, mission-driven educational organization

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, investments, financial reporting, and long-term financial modeling.
• Oversee accounting operations, annual audits, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and financial policies and procedures.
• Partner with executive leadership and the Board to provide financial analysis, projections, reporting, and strategic recommendations.
• Provide leadership across facilities, capital projects, deferred maintenance planning, vendor relationships, insurance, contracts, and organizational risk management.
• Oversee key business office functions, including payroll support, tuition planning, financial aid, student accounts, receivables, and related financial operations.
• Lead and support finance, accounting, financial aid, facilities, and business office staff while strengthening systems and processes across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible finance and operations leadership experience, preferably within a nonprofit or educational environment.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, facilities management, and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience developing financial strategies and presenting financial information to executive leadership, Finance Committees, and/or Boards.
• Experience leading teams and overseeing multiple financial and operational functions within a complex organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and cloud-based financial systems; experience with Sage Intacct, Paylocity, and tuition management systems preferred.

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION

This is a full-time, exempt, temp-to-hire position offering a competitive pay rate of $75-$85 per hour, depending on experience (DOE).

The position is onsite on the San Francisco Peninsula and requires regular in-person collaboration with organizational leadership and staff.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct-hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times.

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