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Location

Daly City, CA | United States

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Job description

About Us:

We are a national nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering systemic and equitable change in education. At our core, we believe in empowering schools as catalysts for change, with educators serving as the driving force behind impactful transformation. With over twenty-five years of experience, we have honed our approach, adapting quickly to support local change-making efforts.

Our commitment lies in partnering with districts and closely collaborating with school leadership teams to ensure scalable and sustainable change. We prioritize key focus areas including college and career readiness, fostering supportive and inclusive cultures, delivering meaningful and equitable instruction, and implementing purposeful assessment practices.

At the heart of our mission is the student experience, which we believe should directly correlate with deeper learning outcomes. Through project-based learning in our schools, students engage with curriculum in creative, culturally relevant ways, gaining skills that prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

Position Overview: Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO)

As a pivotal member of our Leadership Team, the Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) will be an operationally savvy strategic financial leader with a strong background in talent development. This role encompasses both hands-on individual contributions and oversight of key departments including Finance, People and Equity, Contracts, and Information Technology.

The CFOO plays a critical role in optimizing financial performance and organizational effectiveness. Collaborating closely with the CEO, Leadership Team, and Board, the CFOO will shape and execute financial strategies aligned with our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Organizational Leadership:
- Provide strategic thought partnership to the CEO, focusing on financial strategy.
- Ensure best practices for internal controls, overseeing accounting and financial planning functions.
- Foster a culture of learning and staff development, prioritizing growth and collegiality.
- Partner with peers to cultivate an inclusive organizational culture valuing diversity and belonging.

Strategic Finance:
- Advise, manage, and implement fiduciary responsibilities, including long-term financial planning and annual budgeting.
- Oversee financial reporting, cash flow, forecasts, and grant compliance.
- Lead annual budgeting and planning processes in collaboration with the CEO.
- Act as primary liaison for legal matters related to risk management and compliance.

People & Operations:
- Develop and implement business policies, practices, and procedures to enhance operations.
- Support equitable practices in talent recruitment, hiring, development, and performance management.
- Enhance employee value proposition and benefits to meet organizational needs.
- Champion equity in internal community building efforts and practices.

Requirements:
- 10+ years of finance experience, with a focus on operations optimization.
- 6+ years of team management experience, including virtual work environments.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or equivalent experience.
- Previous HR and/or IT management experience.
- Familiarity with K-12 educational services and government contracts.
- Expertise in grant management and compliance.

What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation starting at $190,000.
- Collaborative and autonomous remote work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. We actively seek to build a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 40,000.00 140,000.00 Per Year

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