February 2013 - PESC

• Assist in refining and/or establishing policies, procedures, internal controls, and
analytical processes to ensure timely and efficient execution of finance, accounting
and financial aid related objectives.
• Refine and execute expense monitoring and control procedures.
• Assemble the right financial team; supervise a Controller and other junior accounting
staff members; constantly evaluate staff
THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY
To an experienced CFO with relevant for-profit higher education experience and a strong
operations background, this opportunity offers several attractive features:
The opportunity to join a small executive team and have “a seat at the table” as the college
and investors chart its future
The opportunity to work with the current investors in evaluating growth options, including
new campuses, joint ventures and potential acquisitions
The opportunity to be the principal financial decision maker in a niche school capable of
growing to $60+MM or more within 3-5 years
The opportunity to attain equity in the company
The opportunity to work in an attractive Nashville TN location
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is working as Chief Financial Officer or Vice President of Finance for an accredited
for-profit college that enrolls students eligible for federal financial aid funds under Title IV legislation.
He or she has worked with the CEO, COO, and other corporate executives, as well as
Campus Presidents, to oversee all company accounting practices, including accounting, budgeting,
financial reports, taxes and audit functions for the school. S/he has also helped to maintain accreditation
and Title IV compliance, and together with a CEO and investors to secure additional funding
and/or in an M&A capacity as opportunity presents. Importantly, this individual has a strong
operational background—not just a “bean counter.”
This individual is a “player/coach”—strategic enough to handle critical financial management
issues but also hands-on enough to manage day-to-day cash flow at the campus
level.
Specifically, he or she has –
Chief Financial Officer, Spartan College