Primary Purpose:
The Chief Financial Officer will provide leadership for all budgets and financial decisions for the charter. Develop and execute strategic plans and charter-wide policies and programs relative to financial activities. Direct and lead all departments relating to finance including: accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, tax and finance, budget/financial planning, procurement, and federal grants. Projects and reports financial health to the CEO and Board members.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics
Master’s Degree Preferred
Certified Public Accountant Certification Preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Comprehensive understanding of how to develop financial models for sustainability and efficiency to utilize all available resources including grants management for cash flow cycling
Proficiency in management accounting software, payroll systems, and procurement systems from selection to alignment and implementation
Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate the high level of responsibility and multiple priorities
Ability to work effectively in a fluid environment and with a wide range of constituents, including board members, school personnel, and vendors to establish a culture of support, compliance, accountability, and performance.
Experience:
Five years of significant work experience with organizations as a CFO or
Director of Finance with non-profit or education organizations strongly preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Leadership Rules: Strategic oversight for multiple departments and/or a major division or for the entire district. Provides strategic direction and develops long-range plans which impact multiple departments or divisions. Using in-depth knowledge of multiple disciplines identifies and evaluates high-impact issues, and provides strategy and direction to a major functional area or multiple departments. Establishes programs and policies, and ensures integration of operational objectives across multiple, major departments, program areas, and possibly charter wide.