Vice President, Financial Planning & Operations
Hiring Company
About the Role
Remote (anywhere in United States)
;Greater New York City, NY Area (Hybrid)
The Company seeks a Vice President of Financial Planning and Operations to lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and finance operations. The role includes developing long-term financial models, managing liquidity, aligning revenue and investments, and delivering timely financial insights to leaders and board members. The successful candidate will oversee core operations, internal controls, audit readiness, and improvements to finance systems and processes. They will also monitor financial performance across a national network, advise regional finance leaders, and lead and develop a high-performing finance team. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership in financial planning, operations, accounting, or auditing, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; an advanced degree is preferred. Deep nonprofit finance expertise, including fund accounting and federal funding compliance, is required. Applicants should bring a record of improving financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and decision support, along with experience overseeing finance operations and internal controls. Strong team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations are essential; experience supporting multiple sites or regions is preferred.
Functions:
- Finance
- Operations
Compensation
USD $190,000-$227,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Well-established network of free, open-access charter schools
Industry
Education Management
Type
Educational Institution
Age
employees
501-1000