Director of Finance

Overview

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Finance for a mission-driven organization that partners with K-12 schools to provide strategic financial and operational support. This is an onsite position based in Phoenix, Arizona
.

• Competitive salary of $130,000–$150,000 annually.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer matching.
• Unlimited flexible paid time off, professional development opportunities, and employee referral bonuses.
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization that values innovation, continuous growth, inclusion, and making a meaningful impact through education.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals while ensuring exceptional financial guidance and service delivery across a regional portfolio.
• Partner with organizational and school leadership to provide strategic budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, board reporting, audit support, and financial analysis.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders by providing proactive financial guidance, resolving complex challenges, and supporting long-term organizational success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes, implement scalable systems, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Establish and maintain financial reporting standards, quality assurance initiatives, and best practices that promote consistency and excellence.
• Support organizational growth by assisting with new client onboarding, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement of finance operations.

• Experience leading financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and strategic financial planning within K-12 education, charter schools, or other mission-driven organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing finance teams while partnering with executive leadership and governing boards.
• Strong understanding of financial management, compliance, reporting, and public funding models within educational environments.
• Experience utilizing enterprise financial systems such as Net Suite, Sage Intacct, Workday, Vena, or similar ERP platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex financial initiatives.

This position offers a competitive annual salary of $130,000–$150,000
, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer matching, unlimited flexible paid time off, professional development support, employee referral bonuses, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

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