Karen Wolff

Karen Wolff

CFO/Business Manager

Rivendell School

Karen Wolff is a seasoned accounting professional with over 23 years of experience specializing in small business and not-for-profit accounting. As the current CFO at Rivendell School of Northern Colorado, Wolff possesses a strong foundation in full accrual bookkeeping, cash flow management, budget analysis and forecasting. Her expertise lies in improving financial performance and aligning it with client goals. Throughout her career, Wolff has demonstrated proficiency in financial reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, not-for-profit accounting, cash management, payroll processing and reporting, sales tax reporting, coordinating internal and external reporting, and advising on commercial banking proposals and underwriting.  When Wolff is taking time off from the work that she loves, she enjoys long walks, Pilates, training her dog and spending time with family and friends.

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Past Webinars

  • AI in Independent Schools: Navigating Legal Risks While Embracing Innovation This item is protected

    October 22, 2026
    Artificial intelligence is reshaping independent schools. Explore key legal and risk considerations, including privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, discrimination, vendor contracts, and regulation, with practical guidance for policy development.
  • Culture and Compensation: How to Empower Your Faculty This item is protected

    October 9, 2026
    Discover how a school transformed faculty compensation from a traditional salary scale to an innovative banded system. Learn how they secured buy-in, sustained momentum over 9 years, and created a model that supports faculty growth, agency, and feedback.
  • 2026’s Back-to-School Legal & Regulatory Update This item is protected

    September 30, 2026
    Join independent school legal experts as they review recent changes to the law and answer your questions about how they may impact your school.
  • Grants Management for Independent Schools This item is protected

    May 26, 2026
    Designed for business officers who manage or oversee grants, this webinar provides actionable tools and templates to strengthen financial stewardship and enhance mission impact through effective grants administration.
  • Enrollment Forecasting as a Strategic Financial Tool This item is protected

    May 8, 2026
    This webinar presents a strategic approach to enrollment forecasting that blends the enrollment team’s relational insights with financial analysis and data modeling. Learn how to strengthen projections using internal data alongside external signals.

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