Alliance College-Ready Public Schools · 5 months ago
Director, Strategic Initiatives (Accounting and Finance)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $140K/yr
4+ years expAlliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, dedicated to providing high-quality education to diverse communities. The Director of Strategic Initiatives will support the Chief Financial Officer in managing the Accounting and Finance Team, leading strategic projects, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration across departments.
Responsibilities
Manage and lead key strategic projects in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer, and work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and other team leaders to support Alliance’s organizational priority initiatives
Project manage cross-functional work, especially those requiring rapid-response or other issue resolution; develop project plans and conduct data analyses
Perform analysis and strategic consultation on Accounting and Finance-related issues impacting the organization. Prepare briefings, memos, or presentations to communicate findings
Work with the Accounting and Finance Leadership Team to codify critical processes and train department team members to execute independently
Coordinate meetings and interviews, and other tasks related to the recruitment of new team members
Ensure clear and timely communications related to team projects and initiatives, and internal/external deadlines are included in appropriate communications tools, including the weekly Operations, Principal, and Home Office Newsletters
Manage consultant relationships, as needed
Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Financial Officer on cross-departmental projects, process improvement, and problem-solving
Support the Accounting and Finance Leadership Team through facilitation of regular meetings, management of performance against the network-wide priorities, Accounting and Finance Team goals, development and monitoring of multi-year goals and objectives, and management of follow-ups to key actions and decisions
Lead the planning and work in close partnership with the Associate, Accounting and Finance, to provide logistical support for monthly Accounting and Finance Team meetings, annual outings/retreats, and other critical meetings. This includes shaping the content; developing agendas, memos, presentation decks, facilitation notes, and communications to participants; facilitating select activities; and managing follow-up to key actions and decisions
Work with the Chief Financial Officer to set a vision for and implement approaches to enhance and strengthen team culture
Serve as a member of the Accounting and Finance Leadership Team
Provide direct supervisory support to the Associate, Accounting and Finance
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least 4 years of relevant, progressive professional work experience and a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, OR at least 6 years of relevant, progressive professional work experience and a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
Proven track record of effective leadership and ability to navigate complex issues and drive strong performance results
Strong project management and data analysis skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and deadlines, work across departments and functions, and translate strategies from plans to action
Commitment to Alliance's core beliefs and mission
Ability to manage myriad relationships, facilitate collaboration across functional departments, and provide counsel to senior leaders
Strong analytical and systems thinking are necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build or strengthen infrastructure
Aptitude for strategic thinking with an understanding of the impact that different approaches have on team and organizational culture and performance
Proven ability to navigate complex issues and drive strong performance results
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Google-based applications and other business and project management software
Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced, fluctuating, and achievement-oriented environment
Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
Preferred
An advanced degree in business, public policy, finance, or a related discipline is preferred
Benefits
Relocation: Individuals residing outside of the Greater Los Angeles area are eligible for a relocation bonus of $5,000 for individuals and $7,500 for new staff with families/partners.
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options that are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards medical family plan premiums.
Retirement: Alliance Home Office employees are eligible for a retirement allowance equal to 7.5% of their regular yearly earnings.
Paid Leave: Regular full-time 12-month employees receive 8.5 weeks of vacation and paid time off. Full-time employees accrue 3 weeks of flexible paid time off per year and receive 27 other paid holidays as part of our network calendar.
Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and development. Home Office staff are allocated $500 per year for professional development expenses.
Company
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6M2024-02-14Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Pablo Cesar Villavicencio
Chief Executive Officer
Ani Meymarian
Director, Partnerships and Pipeline Programs
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