Director, Strategic Initiatives; Accounting and Finance

Position: Director, Strategic Initiatives (Accounting and Finance)
Location: California

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by
* U.S. News & World Report*,
* Newsweek*, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit .
**** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
***** Manage and lead key strategic projects in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer, and work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and other team leaders to support Alliance’s organizational priority initiatives.
* Project manage cross-functional work, especially those requiring rapid-response or other issue resolution; develop project plans and conduct data analyses.
* Perform analysis and strategic consultation on Accounting and Finance-related issues impacting the organization. Prepare briefings, memos, or presentations to communicate findings.
* Work with the Accounting and Finance Leadership Team to codify critical processes and train department team members to execute independently.
* Coordinate meetings and interviews, and other tasks related to the recruitment of new team members.
* Ensure clear and timely communications related to team projects and initiatives, and internal/external deadlines are included in appropriate communications tools, including the weekly Operations, Principal, and Home Office Newsletters.
* Manage consultant relationships, as needed.
* Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Financial Officer on cross-departmental projects, process improvement, and problem-solving.
* Support the Accounting and Finance Leadership Team through facilitation of regular meetings, management of performance against the network-wide priorities, Accounting and Finance Team goals, development and monitoring of multi-year goals and objectives, and management of follow-ups to key actions and decisions.
* Lead the planning and work in close partnership with the Associate, Accounting and Finance, to provide logistical support for monthly Accounting and Finance Team meetings, annual outings/retreats, and other critical meetings. This includes shaping the content; developing agendas, memos, presentation decks, facilitation notes, and communications to participants; facilitating select activities; and managing follow-up to key actions and decisions.
* Work with the Chief Financial Officer to set a vision for and implement approaches to enhance and strengthen team culture.
* Serve as a member of the Accounting and Finance Leadership Team.
* Provide direct supervisory support to the Associate, Accounting and Finance.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Commitment to Alliance’s core beliefs and mission.
* Ability to manage myriad relationships, facilitate collaboration across functional departments, and provide counsel to senior leaders.
* Strong analytical and systems thinking are necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build or strengthen infrastructure.
* Aptitude for strategic thinking with an understanding of the impact that different approaches have on team and organizational culture and performance.
* Proven ability to navigate complex issues and drive strong performance results.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Google-based applications and other business and project management software.
* Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced, fluctuating, and achievement-oriented environment.
* Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education.
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