Prospect Schools · 3 hours ago
Associate Director of Finance Operations
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$97K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expProspect Schools is a high-performing K-12 college preparatory charter network dedicated to preparing a diverse student body for a positive societal impact. The Associate Director of Finance Operations is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations, serving as an analytical lead and operational partner while managing financial data, compliance, and processes across the organization.
Education
Responsibilities
Conduct initial and ongoing reviews of monthly financial statements including variance analysis, root cause investigation, and trend identification
Monitor PTSO financial activity and prepare summary reports
Compile data and support the development of dashboards, variance analyses, and ad hoc financial reports
Oversee requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and vendor records in Sage Intacct, ensuring adherence to internal controls and timelines
Process bank deposits and manage check printing as needed
Prepare supporting schedules, data pulls, and analyses for school, and all related entity budgets
Support budget v. actual reviews by preparing variance explanations and trend analysis
Assist the Director of Finance with financial forecasting, scenario modeling, and reporting
Coordinate and track audit requests with external partners, ensuring timely and accurate responses and documentation
Maintain audit schedules and supporting documentation to support ongoing audit readiness
Prepare compliance data and reports for grant, lender and regulatory reporting as required
Support in ensuring adherence to Financial Policies and Procedures (FPP)
Serve as the primary point of contact for finance-related questions from school based staff
Provide Level 1 support for Sage system issues, credit card management, and vendor inquiries, escalating complex or policy related matters as appropriate
Support the development of guidance and documentation to promote consistent finance practices across schools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
3 - 6 years of experience in financial operations, accounting, or financial analysis preferably within a non-profit or education environment
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required
Ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly
Proficient in financial systems, particularly Sage Intacct, and strong Excel capabilities
Strong project management and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Approachable, responsive, and solution-oriented
Committed to accuracy, consistency and data integrity in all work
Preferred
Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems strongly preferred
Company
Prospect Schools
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School is a K-12 college preparatory community where excellent teachers prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and a lifelong passion for learning.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tresha Ward
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2025-04-23
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