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Green Dot Public Schools California · 11 hours ago

Area Operations & Finance Manager

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

4+ years exp

Green Dot Public Schools California is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Area Operations and Finance Manager to oversee operations, budgeting, and forecasting for schools in the Los Angeles area. This role involves solving complex operational challenges, managing school operations teams, and driving system improvements to enhance the effectiveness of school services.

EducationNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversee all operational and fiscal functions for assigned schools, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across enrollment, nutrition services, facilities, security, IT, and financial operations

Manage and support daily non-academic functions of schools, coordinating services between school-based operations teams and Home Office departments

Provide direct supervision, coaching, and professional development to School Operations Managers, building capacity across team leadership, facilities operations, school nutrition, budgeting and payroll, procurement, student data systems, health services, event management, enrollment, and compliance

Lead and manage operational readiness efforts for the opening and closing of each school year

Partner with principals to develop, monitor, and refine school budgets; conduct financial analyses; and prepare monthly year-end forecast updates

Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure the strategic and compliant use of resources, including effective oversight of restricted funds

Strengthen procurement processes by managing vendor relationships, ensuring contract compliance, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency

Analyze and leverage operational and financial data to inform both school-level and network-wide decision-making

Partner with the Attendance Program Manager to set school-specific attendance priorities and oversee ADA strategy implementation through school operations teams, ensuring alignment, high-quality execution, and accountability for meeting ADA benchmarks that drive revenue

Oversee facilities budgets, expenses, scheduling, and maintenance, while supporting budgeting processes and contributing to capital project planning under $150K

Ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained campuses through close collaboration with facilities and site operations teams

Partner with school leaders and Home Office teams on facilities project planning and strategic resource allocation

Partner with the Director of Enrollment to establish school-specific recruitment goals and oversee implementation of recruitment and enrollment strategies

Ensure schools execute high-quality recruitment, outreach, and enrollment processes that meet annual enrollment targets and benchmarks

Co-lead the development and implementation of strategic network-wide recruitment and enrollment initiatives

Provide oversight for key operational domains including enrollment, facilities, procurement, security, transportation, and general school operations

Manage and develop operations staff, promoting a culture of collaboration, service excellence, and accountability

Build strong working relationships with school leaders to ensure equitable and consistent operational support

Collaborate with Superintendents and Home Office Operations leadership to implement strategic initiatives and develop systems that support district-wide priorities

Serve as the primary connector between schools and Home Office departments to ensure consistent operational practices and compliance with organizational policies

Partner with the Director of Operations to develop and deliver high-quality training and professional development to enhance operational capacity and effectiveness within school operations teams

Lead continuous improvement efforts to streamline processes, strengthen systems, and elevate operational performance across multiple schools

Identify and share best practices to build a culture of excellence and promote consistency across campuses

Qualification

Financial AcumenSchool Operations ManagementBudgetingForecastingAnalytical SkillsProfessional DevelopmentCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

have a bachelor's degree (required); MBA preferred

4+ years of experience in a fast-paced, highly analytical professional environment (2-3 years managing school operations with charter school experience highly preferred)

have 2+ years of experience managing others in a professional environment

have strong financial acumen

have experience designing and facilitating differentiated professional development sessions

can build collaborative, coordinated, and supportive relationships

can impact and influence stakeholders both inside and outside of the organization

can demonstrate flexibility and innovation when faced with ambiguity

can demonstrate creative problem-solving skills

are tenacious and with a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve our mission

are dependable, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot's mission and the communities we serve

will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

Preferred

MBA preferred

2-3 years managing school operations with charter school experience highly preferred

Benefits

PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option; multiple tiers available for purchase at a reduced cost for dependents (visit https://www.mygreendotbenefits.com/ for more information)

Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)

Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)

Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)

Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)

Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid)

Wellness programs and resources

Financial planning/coaching access

Optional non-matching 401(k) plan

Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or recurring)

Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases

Potential for annual bonuses