Raj Mallawaaratchy

Raj Mallawaaratchy

Chief Financial Officer

Porter-Gaud School

Raj Mallawaaratchy is the CFO at Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, South Carolina, where he leads the school’s finance, IT, facilities, and auxiliary services. With a strong background in both the corporate and educational sectors, Mallawaaratchy has a proven track record in financial management and strategic planning. Prior to his role at Porter-Gaud, Raj served as the director of finance at the Blake School in Minnesota for four years and at the Academy of Holy Angels in New Jersey for four years. Before joining the independent school community, he worked for nearly two decades in high-level finance roles in the corporate world. Mallawaaratchy holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State University.

Online Courses

Past Webinars

  • Blending Respect and Efficiency in the Business Office This item is protected

    February 20, 2026
    Join members of NBOA’s volunteer Human Resources Council for a practical discussion on strategies to safeguard your working hours without compromising collegial relationships —all while saving time.
  • Facing the Aftermath of Disaster: Lessons & Preparedness Strategies This item is protected

    February 6, 2026
    Hear firsthand experience navigating the Palisades Fire and discover practical lessons in evacuation, business continuity, board governance and emergency response planning to help your organization prepare for the unexpected.
  • Business Office & Admissions Partnering on Net Tuition Revenue This item is protected

    January 23, 2026
    It’s essential to manage enrollment and financial aid in a consistent, sustainable and predictable way — but doing so can be complex and challenging. Learn how established sustainable net tuition revenue targets support mission, program and budget.
  • Optimizing the Auxiliary Workforce: Compliance, Culture & Sustainability This item is protected

    January 9, 2026
    This webinar invites school leaders to rethink auxiliary staffing — across summer, afterschool, enrichment and other programs — as a lever for sustainability, compliance and culture-building.
  • The Fine Art of Handling Conflict for Business Officers This item is protected

    December 5, 2025
    This webinar will equip attendees with practical strategies to navigate disputes with clarity and confidence, and offers actionable insights on handling complaints and resolving conflict in ways that foster collaboration and strengthen relationships.

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