Baltimore, Maryland
Director of Finance and Administration Job Opening in Baltimore, Maryland - DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Organization: KIPP Baltimore, Inc.
Position: Director of Finance and Administration
Location: Baltimore, MD
Reports to: Executive Director
About KIPP Baltimore
KIPP is a non-profit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools serving elementary, middle and high school students. Our schools are part of the free public school system and enrollment is open to all students in Baltimore City. KIPP Baltimore was founded in 2002 with the opening of KIPP Ujima Village Academy middle school. In 2009, KIPP Harmony Academy was launched, and they now collectively serve more than 1,500 kindergarten through eighth grade students each day. Both schools are operated by KIPP Baltimore, whose mission is to create and operate high-achieving, college preparatory schools in Baltimore City that develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths necessary for students to succeed throughout their education and in life.
In addition to the high-quality academic opportunities that students receive while attending KIPP Harmony Academy and KIPP Ujima Village Academy, KIPP Baltimore also makes a long-term investment in our students both while they are at KIPP schools and beyond through the KIPP Through College program. KIPP Through College supports and guides students to gain admission to college-preparatory high schools and helps them succeed and stay on the path to and through college. Today, our KIPP Through College program serves 718 middle school students and more than 800 KIPP alumni. Now in our fifteenth year, we have never been more optimistic. More than 93 percent of our alumni have graduated from high school and 67 percent have matriculated to college.
KIPP Baltimore is part of the national Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP), a network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in educationally underserved communities throughout the United States. KIPP is a network of 209 schools educating 88,000 students in 20 states and the District of Columbia.
Role Overview
KIPP Baltimore seeks a strategic and dynamic Director of Finance and Administration (DFA). The DFA will be a key member of KIPP Baltimore?s leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Director. The DFA will provide senior leadership for all financial functions and business operations within KIPP Delta. In doing so, the DFA will be charged with executing on the strategic financial vision for KIPP Baltimore and managing a team to sustained efficacy in all aspects of finance, accounting, human resources management and talent development.
The DFA must possess an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to rapidly and creatively adjust plans based on the changing needs of KIPP Baltimore fluid plans for sustainability and eventual growth. As such, the DFA must have an eye for innovative financing and a drive to relentlessly navigate the restrictions placed on various streams of revenue in order to best serve KIPP Baltimore. The DFA will play a critical role in ensuring KIPP Baltimore is equipped with the financial and people resources necessary for all students to learn, grow, and achieve transformative life outcomes
Responsibilities
Execute on the strategic financial vision for KIPP Baltimore:
Serve as a thought-partner to school and regional leaders in all aspects of financial decision making through strong financial reporting and analysis
Refine and develop as needed, document, and implement organization-wide processes, reports and dashboards to support effective communication on all finance matters across the organization
Maintain a nuanced understanding of laws and regulations pertaining to school finance and business operations in Maryland
Develop and maintain pro-forma financial models that will inform decision making by school and regional leaders
Develop a strategic financial plan reflecting educational priorities and sustainability
Manage staff to sustained efficacy in all accounting and personnel practices:
Direct the preparation of reports to meet the compliance needs of government agencies, grants, and bank covenants
Manage accounting staff responsible for payroll, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and petty cash
Supervise organizational-wide accounting practices to ensure continuous compliance in all aspects of financial reporting
Support Regional Director of Operations and Directors of School Operations with the training, tools, and supervision needed to effectively manage school-level financial operations
Manage accounting staff to successfully prepare for organizational audits performed by independent financial auditors
Support strong grant management
Directing and implementing human resource functions (benefits administration, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, outplacement counseling, exit interviews, etc.)
Direct the implementation of strong performance management systems that result in consistent feedback, coaching and development of staff
Direct the talent recruitment and development activities of KIPP Baltimore, ensuring that we attract, retain and develop strong talent in every part of the organization
Bachelor?s degree in finance, business administration, accounting or a related field; advanced degree in finance, business administration, or accounting related field preferred.
Ideally 7+ years serving in a management role such as CFO, Director of Finance, Comptroller or equivalent
Excellent financial modeling skills, which includes an aptitude for advanced functions with MS Excel
Proficiency in using accounting software
Experience working in charter schools and/or other education, non-profit or public sector organizations preferred.
A passion for the mission of KIPP Baltimore.
Strong organization and project management skills.
Superb written and oral communication skills; comfort explaining complex financial matters in a simple way and an ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit and flexibility to accommodate a high level of responsibility, multiple priorities and changing environment.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy environment with a proven ability to juggle multiple deadlines and tasks. Detail orientation is a must.
A healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor.
Competencies The exceptional candidate will excel in the following competencies:
Stakeholder Management: Develops strong, trusting, respectful relationships with others and has a track record of building relationships across teams. Demonstrates honesty and integrity.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Gathers information from different sources; sifts through complexity; and proposes relevant solutions.
Continuous Learning: Intellectual curiosity and a desire to seek opportunities and make use of successes, failures and data to learn and improve.
Achievement Orientation: Demonstrates results and the ability to sustain and persevere through significant challenges to reach goals.
Compensation and Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits package included.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: KIPP Baltimore is committed to the ideal of diversity in its student body and in its faculty and staff. KIPP Baltimore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity.
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Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Baltimore, MD
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Finance: 7 years
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