Location: San Antonio,TX, USA
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a critical leadership role within the network to achieve financial sustainability by maximizing the use of available funds, assessing financial risk and opportunities, and creating cost efficiencies. The CFO will play a lead role in the sustainability of the schools while managing finance, risk management, and payroll. The CFO reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESStrategy + LeadershipSet financial strategic direction & drive toward organizational priorities across the network
Set the vision, strategy, and metrics for the fiscal, budgeting, reporting, and auditing work
Ensure financial strategies are integrated and aligned across functions that are specific and time-bound
Communicate financial vision, strategy, priorities, and data to stakeholders
Build, manage, coach, and professionally develop financial staff members
Set clear short-term and long-term priorities that are data-driven
Streamline effective systems and facilitate collaboration amongst school leaders
Provide financial coaching and support for schools across the network
Annual planning and budgeting process for the network
Data-driven financial reporting, operations, and accounting inclusive of updated budget and forecasting
Annual auditing process
Maintain compliance with financial documentation and regulatory reporting, including tax and TEA reporting as necessary
Oversee bookkeeping processes, payroll, A/P, A/R, reconciliations, and monthly closing, payment collection, and recordkeeping
Cross-collaboration with network senior leaders, HR/talent, fundraising efforts
Oversee the financial aspects of facilities management
Develop and monitor costs associated with long-term facility planning
Support district growth and development needs with infrastructure, facility needs, and real estate
Ensure all compliance with state and local regulations
Evaluate capital purchasing needs with CEO
Evaluate contracts/pricing for ongoing services and regularly-purchased products
Maintain vendor relationships
Ensure compliance
Provide risk management analyses
Maintain sound fiscal policies and continuously improve financial operations
Establish and maintain robust internal controls
Oversee and maintain appropriate insurance policies
Manage annual insurance audit processes
Ensure compliance systems, staffing, and tools in place for annual and charter cycles
Oversee staff managing federal and state grants.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and district policies.
Work collaboratively with leadership, department heads, and school principals
Serve as a key liaison to external stakeholders
Engage with the community, parents, and other stakeholders to build trust and transparency.
Partner School Financial ServicesDevelop, maintain, and renew partner school contracts
Perform or oversee services provided to partner schools
Develop and execute differentiated professional development
Manage and coach finance/business managers
Collaborate with the talent team
Coach and develop teams on core competencies
A Master's degree; preferably an MBA or master's in accounting, finance, or a related field
10 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in a finance-related position
Deep understanding of basic accounting principles with knowledge of nonprofit accounting
Knowledge of and experience preparing, overseeing, and administering large budgets
Experience working in partnership with lenders, funders, and consultants
Knowledge of the legal and ethical guidelines and obligations applicable to the position
Competitive salary based upon credentials and experience ranging from $134,000 to $194,000
The CFO can be based in either Austin, TX, or San Antonio, TX.