Joe Sharp

Joe Sharp

CFO/COO

Jewish Leadership Academy

Pinewood, FL

Joe Sharp is the CFO/ COO of the Jewish Leadership Academy (JLA) in Miami and is a member of the school's founding team. At JLA, he oversees all aspects of the school's financial and physical plant operations, as well as the construction of their campus. Sharp is in his 12th year of private school leadership in South Florida, where he has gained a reputation for deploying organization-wide systems and maximizing efficiencies to support institutional growth while maintaining financial stability. As principal of Sharp Focus Consulting, he has worked with clients ranging from veteran school and nonprofit leaders to groups interested in opening new schools. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in nonprofit management, and he serves on several local and national professional boards and councils. Sharp is a proud member of the NBOA Leadership Academy 2022–23 cohort, currently serves on the Net Assets Editorial Advisory Committee, and has previously served as an NBOA Connect Ambassador and a member of the NBOA Annual Meeting Program Advisory Committee.

Online Courses

Past Webinars

  • 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.
  • There's More Room for Change Than You Think This item is protected

    April 24, 2026
    To stay competitive in today’s educational landscape, independent schools should modernize spaces by aligning with evolving pedagogical trends and technology advancements. Learn how existing spaces can be transformed to better serve a campus community.
  • Effortless Efficiency: Payroll to Performance This item is protected

    April 13, 2026
    Efficiency is paramount through the entire Human Resources function. In this webinar, HR leaders and business officers will explore how to streamline workforce management from payroll processing to performance evaluation.
  • Mission (and Margin) Possible: Leveraging Campus Assets This item is protected

    March 30, 2026
    From summer programs and rentals to strategic partnerships, schools can unlock new income streams. This webinar explores practical strategies to maximize underutilized assets, assess operational readiness, and design sustainable initiatives.
  • 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.

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