United Charter High Schools, Chief Operating Officer/ Chief Financial Officer
Edgility Consulting
- New York City, NY
- $150,000-180,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop operational vision and systems.
- Build and improve operational processes.
- Manage team to oversee and strengthen school operations across all seven charter high schools and central office.
- Manage team to oversee and strengthen shared operational services for the organization, including facilities, safety, compliance, technology, and procurement.
- Build out technology infrastructure with partners like Power School and I-wise.
- Ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions through transition with New Visions.
- Lead the management and coordination of multiple complex revenue streams.
- Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
- Forecast staffing models and build necessary reserves for system-wide investments.
- Oversee contract management, ensuring compliance and accuracy for all government and other contracts, and manage outsourcing of finance functions as needed.
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Facilitate preparing and presenting monthly budget reporting and annual budget projections.
- Set and execute a vision for the UCHS talent experience and value proposition in partnership with educational leaders.
- Manage team to fully recruit, retain, and develop talent across the organization.
- Build the finance department’s capacity as budget owners.
- Report on the organization's financial performance to the Board of Directors, including regular updates on budget performance, forecasts, and financial risks and opportunities.
- Represent the organization at internal and external events and meetings, providing financial guidance and support as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. MBA and/or CPA preferred.
- At least 10 years of experience in financial management or accounting for complex transactions and 5 years in a senior finance role.
- Strategic-minded individual with the operational background to execute and drive performance.
- A proven successful financial management track record, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance.
- Strong leadership and management skills with experience building and leading high-performing teams and a passionate interest in mentoring others.
- Proven leadership experience in urban education or a related field.
- Deep experience with school-based budgets and building out systems for school-based support.
- Track record of forensic accounting work.
- Previous experience managing school operations, compliance, facilities projects, and/or human resources across multiple schools.
- Prior experience in organizational leadership and managing through layers of teams.