Director, Finance - Baltimore, United States - KIPP Foundation
Description
Full-time- Start Date: Immediate opening
- Department: Regional Support and Leadership
Company Description:
Founded in 2002, KIPP Baltimore operates joyful, academically excellent public charter schools and alumni support programming that prepare students with the skills and confidence necessary to successfully pursue individual pathways to careers of highest aspiration.
KIPP Harmony Academy (grades K-5) and KIPP Ujima Village Academy Including our signature KIPP Forward (formerly KIPP Through College) program, we support more than 3,000 current students and alumni.
KIPP Baltimore is part of the national KIPP Public Schools network.KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) began in 1994 with 47 fifth-graders as a college-preparatory program housed within a public middle school in Houston, Texas; today, we are a network of 280 schools, 15,000 educators, and 175,000 students and alumni.
All KIPP public charter schools are locally-run, non-profit organizations; each region is governed by a board of directors.
KIPP Baltimore is seeking a strategic and dynamic Director of Finance & HR Administration (DF-HRA) to join its leadership team.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the DFHRA will provide senior leadership for all financial functions and business operations within KIPP Baltimore.
In addition to overseeing finance and accounting, the DF-HRA directly manages the Regional HR Specialist role and will lead key human resource initiatives outlined under the "Responsibilities" section.
Responsibilities:
Financial Management
Develop and execute strategic financial plans to support KIPP Baltimore's mission and goals.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to ensure transparency and accountability.
Manage cash flow, investments, and financial risk to maintain fiscal health and sustainability.
Identify innovative financing opportunities and navigate revenue restrictions to optimize resources for student success.
Successfully prepare for organizational audits performed by independent financial auditors
Human Resources Administration
Efficiently manage the Regional HR Specialist role by supporting key HR work streams including: employee information management, benefits administration, payroll execution, and onboarding/orientation for new staff.
Provide guidance and support to managers and staff on HR-related matters
Oversee payroll operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
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.
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 HR & Finance 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
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
Leadership and Collaboration
Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy and decision-making.
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to achieve shared goals and objectives.
Represent KIPP Baltimore in external financial and HR-related matters, including with funders, regulators, and community partners.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field; Master's degree preferred.- CPA, SHRM-CP, or SPHR cert
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