Chief Financial Officer | Learning Policy Institute
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Washington DC or San Francisco Bay Area Preferred | Hybrid
Organization: Learning Policy Institute
Description:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees LPI’s finance, accounting, human resources, and administration functions, providing leadership for these areas while contributing to the organization’s overall strategy. The CFO is a member of the executive team and partners closely with the Board’s investment and audit committees to support strong governance and financial stewardship.
This role offers an opportunity to help shape LPI’s next chapter at a moment of growth and evolution. As a trusted advisor to the CEO and the Board and as a member of the Executive Team, the CFO brings clarity, rigor, and strategic insight to the organization’s financial and administrative landscape, ensuring that vision is translated into disciplined execution. The CFO will guide financial planning and decision-making, strengthen systems and processes, and reinforce transparency and confidence as LPI continues to expand its reach and impact.
This is a highly visible and influential position internally that extends beyond finance. The CFO will connect work across research, administration, operations, and leadership, while supporting and developing a committed Finance and Administration team and fostering alignment across the organization. With responsibility for managing financial complexity, stewarding strategic reserves, and advancing long-term sustainability, the CFO will also play a key role in strengthening LPI’s infrastructure. Success in this role calls for a leader who brings both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead with clarity, collaborate effectively, and navigate change with confidence and care.
Salary: $250,000 - $300,000