Finance Head

Chief Financial OfficerC F O$ - $  + Great benefits , Generous 403[b] Contribution +Match ;
Flexible Paid Leave/ Tuition /Professional Development
-Programs The candidate who thrives on financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, financial reports, company audits, compliance, and bank relationships will excel in this role. Collaboration is key as decisions regarding company's financial strategy and operations are made with the CEO and the executive team. A strong finance and management background in Education and NON-Profit is preferred.

Responsibilities Develops forward
-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans .Continually monitors systems designed to preserve assets and report accurate financial results

Maintains positive relationships at all levels of the organization (Board, CEO, Leaders and Employees of the Administrative Office, Foundation, and Schools).Represents to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, foundation executives, auditors, public officials, etc.

Engages the finance committee of the board of directors to develop short-, medium-, and long-term financial plans and projections

Oversees the preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Attends all board meetings, finance committee meetings, and other meetings as requested by the CEO/Superintendent Oversees and ensures compliance with all internal and external contracts, agreements, and grants

Oversees all members of accounting team, and leads through the Controller to ensure proper supervision of all accounting team employees Ensures the organization complies with all legal and regulatory requirements

Oversees cash flow planning, investments, asset management and banking relationships Leads budgeting and forecasting processes

Recognizes and forecasts the major sources of revenue available to public schools from local, state and federal levels of government

Maximizes state and federal aids, and explores alternative and innovative revenue sources

Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for Federal and State funders, Foundation.

Coordinates audits and proper filing of tax returns

Qualifications & Skills:

B.S. in Business Management, Finance, or related field required;

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent preferred.

CPA preferred

Minimum five years (10+ years preferred) of experience in CFO role, or equivalent, preferably in an educational or nonprofit setting with a budget of $75M+Experience in a senior leadership role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial strategies

Significant experience in or knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting

Ability to supervise and evaluate performance to assure high-quality programs and services.

Significant experience in or knowledge of ensuring compliance with laws and regulations

Experience working with a variety of media, technology, and software

Proven ability to analyze a variety of business reports and make action plans to improve Create and present financial and tax strategy recommendations to CEO Support the financial planning and analysis efforts

Oversee cash flow, cash management, working capital, and company audits

Prepare financial statements and reports

Ensure legal compliance on all financial functions

Manage relationships with banks