Director of Finance - Madison, United States - One City Schools

Description

Job Description

POSITION POSTED: 1/18/2024

FULL-TIME POSITION

HOURS: 40+

DEADLINE TO APPLY

One City Schools believes in identifying and hiring the best possible candidates to serve our scholars, families and school community. The position will remain open until an exceptional candidate is identified.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Finance to join our dynamic One City Schools, Inc.'s leadership team. As the Director of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of our organization. You will provide strategic financial leadership, drive effective financial planning, analysis, and reporting, and contribute to the overall growth and success of our school management network. Our Director of Finance will report to our Chief Operating Officer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and execute the financial strategy in alignment with the charter school network's goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the executive team to create short-term and long-term financial plans that support growth and sustainability.
• Monitor financial trends and market conditions, making recommendations to optimize financial performance.

Financial Management and Reporting:

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and charter school funding requirements.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate financial risks through effective risk management strategies and controls.
• Implement policies and procedures that safeguard the financial assets of the charter school network.

Resource Allocation and Fundraising:

• Manage the allocation of financial resources across the charter schools to support educational excellence and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify fundraising opportunities, secure grants, and cultivate relationships with donors and stakeholder

• Provide financial insights and analysis to guide strategic decision-making by the board of directors and executive leadership.
• Evaluate potential investments, partnerships, and expansion opportunities, assessing their financial viability and alignment with the network's mission.

Vendor Relationships:

• Manage relationships with financial institutions, auditors, consultants, and vendors to ensure efficient and effective financial operations.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

• Model One City's Habits of Character: integrity, self-respect, compassion, perseverance and a willingness to encourage and allow scholars to take risks;
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including punctual, consistent attendance and appropriate use of planning time;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues while demonstrating commitment to teamwork;
• Strive to communicate the positive aspects of One City Schools to the public in word and deed;
• Help maintain a clean, orderly and welcoming educational environment and facility;
• At all times and shows grace and support when engaging children, parents and guests who utilize or visit One City;
• Demonstration of excellence with judgment, decision making, problem-solving skills and an innovative mindset;
• Energetic, flexible and open-minded; a willingness to embrace strategic change based on best interests of our scholars;
• Self-reflective and proactive with a growth mindset, including the desire to receive and give feedback.

ROLE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
• Proven track record of at least 8-10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior management role.
• Experience working in the education sector, particularly in charter schools or non-profit organizations, is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of charter school funding models, grant management, and compliance.
• Exceptional financial analysis and strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of One City.
• Commitment to working with children from diverse racial/cultural populations and their families, experience preferred.
• Ability to regularly and routinely lift and push at least 50 pounds.
• Completion of a background check required.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

WHAT WE OFFER: COMPENSATION AND EVALUATION

One City offers salaries and wages that are competitive within our local market and area public schools, as well as comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees.

Benefits include:

• Compensation will be consistent with One City's approved compensation plan as stipulated by the Board of Directors.
• 11-month assignment with a standard work-day and dedicated planning time each week
• Comprehensive professional development in student-driven, project-based learning models
• Generous time-off program, including 18 Days of PTO and holidays, spring break and winter break (follows MMSD)
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
• Your age-eligible child automatically admitted to an open seat at One City Schools
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Plan

BACKGROUND ON ONE CITY SCHOOLS

Established in 2014, One City Schools, Inc. is a nonprofit school management organization based in Madison, Wisconsin that operates high quality preschools and public charter 4K - 12 schools in Wisconsin. One City's mission is to seed a new model of public education that ensures children and teens are on track to succeed in a college or career preparatory program from birth through high school graduation. We are dedicated to ensuring that our Scholars live and lead with good character, practice self-care and personal wellness, and possess the requisite knowledge, skills, motivation, adaptability, and preparation to make the world better through acts of community service, and whatever careers or occupations they will choose in the future.

One City Preschool (OCP) is an accredited, award-winning, tuition-based early childhood learning center operated by One City Schools, Inc. that serves children ages 3 months through 4 years. We facilitate and support your child's early learning, development, and wellness within a play-based learning environment, which leads to their success and a joy for learning in grade school and beyond. OCP is accredited by the City of Madison (WI) Child Care Division and recognized as a 5-Star (out of 5) childcare program by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. Note: OCP also operates a preschool serving infants and one-year-olds, but these age levels are currently only available to the staff of One City Schools.

One City Elementary School (OCES) is a tuition-free public charter school in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to preparing children in grades 4K to 5 to have a positive and sustainable impact on the world. Established in 2018 by One City Schools, OCPA fosters a deep love of learning, community, and strong character within its students. By cultivating broad cultural and global perspectives, OCES empowers its young scholars to think deeply and critically, solve complex problems, and approach challenges with confidence, commitment, joy, and creativity. The school's emphasis on reading, writing and STEM, along with personal wellness, teamwork, effective communication, and high-quality work, equips children for success in middle school and beyond.

One City Preparatory Academy (OCPA) is a tuition-free public charter school in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to preparing young people in grades 6 through 12 to have a positive and sustainable impact on the world. Established in 2022 by One City Schools, OCPA fosters a deep love of learning, community, and strong character within its students. By cultivating broad cultural and global perspectives, OCPA empowers its scholars to think deeply and critically, solve complex problems, and approach challenges with confidence, commitment, joy, and creativity. The school's emphasis on personal wellness, teamwork, effective communication, and high-quality work equips its students for success in high school, college and beyond.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. One City is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all team members and applicants, and to maintaining a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

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