Amethod Public Schools · 4 months ago
Director/Senior Director of Finance and Administration
Richmond, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expAmethod Public Schools (AMPS) is a mission and values driven organization focused on providing a rigorous college preparatory education. They are seeking a strategic financial leader to serve as the Director of Finance and Administration, responsible for the overall financial health and operational efficiency of the organization while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Develop and oversee annual budgets in collaboration with C-suite executives, school leaders, and the back office
Provide financial training to school leaders and home office staff
Ensure home office and school sites understand and adhere to budgets
Manage day-to-day financial operations including accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and cash management
Ensure timely and accurate payments, transactions, and monthly close processes with the finance team and the back office
Ensure accurate coding and entering of invoice and reimbursement information
Review credit card reconciliation reports
Work closely with the finance team to maintain vendor and accounting files
Serve as a thought partner with home office leadership teams and school site leaders on financial and operational strategies and priorities
Ensure compliance with all authorizer, state, and federal financial reporting requirements, in cooperation with the back office team
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and internal policies
Produce accurate and timely financial reports for stakeholders, including analysis and recommendations to drive strategic decision-making
Coordinate and collect audit information and work with auditors during field work, contacting team members and back office for completion of tasks
Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports to school sites and home office leadership in an accurate and timely manner, monitor progress and changes, and keep senior leadership abreast of the organization’s financial status
Develop and maintain record retention policies, procedures, and practices
Build and lead a high-performing finance team
Work closely with the Chief Operations Officer on communication and congruence between departments
Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team culture
Support payroll process and team, reviewing and approving all payroll runs
Serve as additional support to operational departments, as needed
Perform other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Unwavering commitment to the organization, its mission, and core values
Strong understanding of financial reporting and business services
Ability to edit and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and solve problems effectively
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Ability to work with multiple technologies and learn new systems quickly
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
5+ years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in the education sector
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Proven ability to analyze financial data and translate complex information into actionable insights
Preferred
Knowledge of public education and charter school movement, preferred
Master's degree preferred
Previous experience in charter schools, preferred
Benefits
A competitive benefits package is also offered.
Company
Amethod Public Schools
AMPS is a nonprofit charter school management organization that partners with communities, families, and educators to offer an exceptional public school education to low income families.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Evelia Villa
Chief Executive Officer
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