KIPP NYC Chief Financial Officer

KIPP NYC Chief Financial Officer at KIPP NYC Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non‑profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond. Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose. Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members. Position Overview The KIPP NYC Chief Financial Officer is an essential leadership role on the KIPP NYC executive team, overseeing a nearly $200M annual operating budget, growing to nearly $300M by 2030. The CFO will execute KIPP NYC’s financial strategy, with the primary goal of ensuring long‑term financial health while prioritizing resources to support student outcomes. The CFO will strengthen the finance function, ensuring timely and accurate financial operations, robust internal controls, and effective strategic planning. They will lead and develop the Accounting and FP&A teams (13 team members) and report to the President. Building on significant progress made under interim leadership, the CFO will complete hiring of several key roles and lead further operational improvements across accounting, FP&A, reporting, and treasury. This role is based in our office in Midtown Manhattan, with the option for a hybrid schedule: present in the office or at a school three days a week and up to two days working from home. Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Finance Oversee KIPP NYC’s long‑term financial strategy and ensure financial health while maximizing resources available to students. Oversee efficient and effective budget, forecast, and monthly variance analysis processes; ensure maintenance with all financial covenants. Deliver concise and clear analyses and takeaways to stakeholders, including boards, finance committees, and internal teams; identify recommendations and action steps based on financial analyses. Enhance reporting quality and consistency to support effective engagement by the finance committee. Lead a multi‑year modernization of the budgeting process, including zero‑based budgeting with the Senior Leadership Team and early steps toward school‑based budgeting. Accounting, Controls & Reporting Oversee timely delivery of annual audits, free of findings, and ongoing external reporting (e.g., authorizer reporting). Oversee all financial functions to ensure accurate and timely execution of operational finance (bookkeeping, banking, payroll, public grant compliance, compliance with all fiscal policies and procedures). Ensure completion of accounting improvements initiated during the transition period and reinforce strong financial discipline. Enhance the monthly close process to achieve a 25‑day reporting cycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and high‑quality analysis. Lead consolidation and rationalization of the organization’s complex cash management structure, including multiple bank accounts across entities. Stakeholder and Team Management Complete team‑building efforts, including onboarding several new hires in senior and staff roles, and strengthening a collaborative, high‑performance culture. Manage the finance team and provide coaching, regular feedback, professional development, and training. Create a positive work environment with high employee engagement. Build and maintain strong relationships with teams across the organization and oversee the delivery of high‑quality financial services to the organization and our schools. Systems, Processes, and Training Continue optimizing financial systems, including Intacct, Flowcast, Ramp, and Vena, to ensure full and effective use across the organization. Strengthen internal controls, coding structures, and financial processes across accounting and FP&A. Enhance and/or build systems and processes for all aspects of the finance team’s work, including key accounting, reporting, and compliance workstreams. Design and deliver training to school leaders and Shared Service Team members to support the strong implementation of Fiscal Policies and Procedures. How to Apply: KIPP NYC has engaged DGW Group to lead the search for our CFO. To apply, please complete the application here. Qualifications BA/BS required; master’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting preferred. 15+ years of relevant work experience, including 10+ years in senior finance and/or accounting roles. Significant experience in organizations of $100M+ preferred, ideally in education nonprofits. Experience with multi‑entity nonprofit accounting and lease accounting standards preferred. Track record of strengthening or transforming finance functions, including modernizing systems, improving processes, and building strong teams. Humble leader seeking opportunities to improve. Deep experience setting a strong vision and leading, developing, and managing a finance team to deliver on their annual and long‑term goals. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organization. Ability to exercise discretion and judgement with the handling of highly sensitive and confidential information. Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high‑quality work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Demonstrated passion for and a commitment to the KIPP NYC mission for high‑quality public education and social justice for all. Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary ranging from $300,000 – $325,000. Medical, dental, and vision. 403(b) retirement plan with a 50% match after 6 months. Generous time‑off aligned with the school calendar. Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave. Bright Horizon backup child and elder care. Employer‑paid life insurance and short‑term/long‑term disability. Employee incentives include 8‑week paid sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement. This role is based in our office in Midtown Manhattan, with the flexibility to work from home two days a week. This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. KIPP NYC LLC is an anti‑racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our NYC Office. If, during your employment, you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate. KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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