Chief Financial Officer - 22Beacon

22Beacon is a fast-growing real estate finance and development organization that manages the full lifecycle of educational facility construction projects—from feasibility analysis and acquisition to development, construction, and ribbon-cutting. Building on a 25-year history of success, we are entering a major expansion phase, scaling our $500MM balance sheet to $1B through undertaking larger and more complex construction and infrastructure projects and developing innovative financing structures in partnership with new financial institutions. We are seeking a hands-on, strategic, and adaptable leader to develop a best-in-class accounting function and guide the financial strategy that will accelerate this growth.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and managing a six-person team, you will lead day-to-day accounting operations for a highly complex organization with a $25MM operating budget, ensuring accuracy, timely closes, and strong internal controls. Beyond core accounting and compliance, you will deliver strategic financial insight, supporting the CEO and senior leadership with planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital strategy that align resources with 22Beacon’s ambitious growth plan.

This is an opportunity to lead a sophisticated finance and accounting operation in a collegial, collaborative culture committed to expanding educational opportunities and improving economic mobility in underserved communities nationwide.

Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits

• The budgeted salary range for this position is $220K - $250K plus an up to 20% bonus potential. We offer an outstanding benefits package, including 10 paid holidays plus a week of winter break; unlimited PTO; 100% employer-paid health insurance; life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) with up to 8% employer contribution; a professional development program; a monthly wellness incentive; and more.
• You’ll be joining a team of high-performing colleagues that value adaptability, resilience, and a growth mindset. We go to work every day determined to help eliminate barriers to educational access and choice. Every person in our organization contributes to that impact.
• This role offers a hybrid work environment. Candidates based anywhere along the East Coast are encouraged to apply; travel and lodging expenses will be covered for those outside a reasonable commuting distance.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Seventy-five percent of our portfolio consists of early-stage educational real estate ventures that would otherwise struggle to secure funding and build. Your financial leadership will expand access to quality facilities and critical infrastructure for the communities that need it most. In the first 1-2 years you will :

Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

Financial Leadership & Strategy

Financial Planning & Analysis

Team Development & Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Qualifications

About 22Beacon

22Beacon provides schools and their ecosystems with the investment and real estate resources they need to build and thrive — specifically those in under-resourced communities. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, we bring funding and facilities to where they are most needed — eliminating barriers to access, choice, and equity. Our deeply experienced team has earned its best-in-class reputation through decades of outstanding impact-driven performance.

In both financing and building facilities, we provide a level of strategic thinking, practical know-how, staunch advocacy, and passionate commitment to client missions that can be found nowhere else. Those who work with 22Beacon will never have a more dedicated, compassionate and results-oriented partner in their corner.

Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.