Chief Financial Officer

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has a critical role in supporting Green Dot’s mission to prepare students for college, leadership, and life. The CFO serves as the senior financial leader for Green Dot and is responsible for ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability, strategic growth, and operational scalability. This position provides forward-looking financial leadership that supports academic excellence, mission alignment, and long-term organizational sustainability.
The CFO is a core member of Green Dot Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO, and works in close partnership with the Chief Operating Officer. The role also collaborates closely with the Board of Directors and its committees, including service in connection with the Delta Board, which oversees Green Dot’s real estate portfolio, to drive financial strategy and operational alignment. This is an in-person role serving as part of Green Dot central office team, based in Downtown Los Angeles.

QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications for this position are:
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, MPP, CPA, or similar advanced degree or certification preferred.
8–12+ years of progressive financial leadership experience required, with charter school experience required.
Demonstrated experience with charter school finance, public funding, audits, and regulatory compliance.
Proven experience with capital financing, including bonds and facilities planning.
Experience partnering with Boards of Directors or Finance Committees.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Pass a TB test and background check at the time of offer and provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination.

In addition, the following standards will generally define the successful candidate:
Strategic financial leader with deep charter school expertise and a forward-looking mindset.
Strong understanding of charter school finance, funding models, charter law, accreditation, and authorizer expectations.
Demonstrated experience with capital planning, bond financing, and long-range facilities strategy.
Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.
Exceptional communicator with executive presence and the ability to translate financial complexity into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
Collaborative, low-ego leader who builds trust across teams and functions at all levels of the organization.
Skilled problem solver with strong process design and scaling capabilities.
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects while maintaining a firm grasp of individual project details.
High level of personal responsibility, a growth mindset, and work ethic.
Dependability, humility, a sense of humor, and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve.

COMPENSATION
The starting salary range for this role is $200,000-$240,000, commensurate with experience. Please note that candidates who are new to their role or newly promoted can expect offers between the minimum and the mid-point of the range. To allow for salary progression over time, offers at the top of the range are rare.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this position, please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with Green Dot CFO in the subject line. The Priority Application Deadline is Sept 4, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it is to the applicant’s advantage to apply early.