Uncommon Schools · 1 day ago
Manager, Finance - Network Office
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. In this role, you will oversee budgeting and financial management for the Home Office, partnering with leaders to enhance decision-making processes and drive resource decisions that support student outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Own end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial management for the Home Office
Maintain integrity of financial models, assumptions, and projections; identify trends, risks, and corrective actions
Prepare and contribute to Finance Committee and Board materials with strategic framing
Serve as a primary finance partner to Home Office leaders, supporting decision-making and tradeoffs
Set structure, standards, and expectations for budget meetings; lead complex or escalated discussions
Translate analysis into clear recommendations for non‑financial stakeholders
Design and deliver financial management training for Budget Managers and Cost Center Managers
Provide guidance, review, and quality control for analyst work as applicable
Drive improvements to processes, tools, and systems to increase scalability and efficiency
Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects
Support internal and external reporting requirements and ensure timely, accurate deliverables
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
3–4 years of directly relevant experience in budgeting, forecasting, or financial management; 5–6 years total professional experience
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; comfort owning models and structuring complex problems
Experience partnering with non-financial stakeholders and synthesizing analysis into recommendations
Demonstrated ownership for outcomes and strong organizational skills
Comfortable working with FP&A systems, Excel, and modern productivity tools
Minimal physical demands; role primarily involves sitting at a desk for prolonged periods
Preferred
Prior experience in an education, nonprofit, or multi-site organization
Experience preparing materials for senior leadership, finance committees, or boards
Interest or experience leveraging automation or AI to improve efficiency
Benefits
19 days of paid time off
3 weeks of paid Winter and Summer org-wide holidays
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health saving accounts
Company
Uncommon Schools
Uncommon Schools is an e-learning service company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7MKey Investors
NewSchools Venture Fund
2008-01-08Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Daniel Gennaoui
Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO
Jennifer Consilvio
Chief Financial Officer
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