Director of Finance and Operations
Company: Washington State Charter Schools ASSN
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
- Place of Performance: Seattle, Washington
- Supervisor: Co-President, Finance & Operations
- Direct Reports:Contract or in-house bookkeeper
- Status: Full Time, Exempt
- Travel Requirements: Minimal, in-state
- Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000WHO WE AREWA Charters knows
that Global Majority communities, immigrant and refugee
communities, low-income communities, and individuals living with
disabilities disproportionately shoulder the burden of the impacts
of inequitable access to high- quality public schools. Working for
and in partnership with impacted communities is a critical priority
of our school services, legal, advocacy, communications, and
engagement work to support charter public schools at every stage of
their development. By doing so, we believe charter public schools
will be a lever to improve educational outcomes across charter and
traditional schools for all students.Washington is the 42nd state
to open its public education system to charter public schools and
the charter public school law puts a strong emphasis on ensuring
that its charters are high-quality options for students that don't
have access to them currently. The Washington State Charter Schools
Association (WA Charters) is a non-profit organization that
advocates for and develops high-quality charter public schools that
meet the needs of systemically underserved students.POSITION
OVERVIEWWA Charters is a small, but mighty team of leaders (-14
full time team members) and we expect all positions to contribute
to our broader goal of advancing equity in Washington State's
public schools.Specifically, the Director of Finance & Operations
leads and oversees the effective execution of finance, accounting,
and reporting functions, while supporting all program and
leadership team members with financial analysis, budgeting, and
strategy. The Director manages day to day finances, develops the
accounting policies and procedures, and ensures accurate recording
and documentation of all financial transactions in support of WA
Charters' long terms financial objectives and organizational
strategic plan. The Director works in collaboration with other
department leaders and staff across the organization.KEY
RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Management and Leadership: 45%
- Lead WA Charters' financial accounting and reporting function
including:
- Tracking/monitoring organizational progress
- Provide an analysis of organizational financial status
- Help develop a plan of action for improvements towards
organizational financial sustainability objectives
- Lead the finance and accounting function by ensuring accuracy
of all accounts, ledgers, and reporting in compliance with
appropriate US GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
- Analyze and present financial reports to leadership team in an
accurate and timely manner.
- Implement contracts management and financial management/
reporting system; ensure the contract billing and collection
schedule is adhered to, and that financial data and cash flow are
steady to support operational needs.
- Work across departments to ensure all internal and external
financial information is accurate and the financial information in
all systems is accurate and timely.
- Oversee annual budgeting and planning process in collaboration
with the Co-President, Finance & Operations, Co-President External
Affairs, and Co-President Innovative Schools while
supporting/training budget holders regarding annual budgets.
- Support Co-President, Finance & Operations in managing banking
and other financial institution relationships.
- In Co-President, Finance & Operations absence act as liaison to
Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
- Prepares Finance committee meeting minutes.Systems Management:
45%
- Develops new finance or accounting policies and procedures;
identifies ways to improve current systems.
- Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of
revenue and actual expenditures.
- Develop and maintain grant allocation schedules and cost
sharing for timely internal and external reporting.
- Manage and ensure proper and timely filing of tax returns,
sales tax, and state registrations.
- Manage organizational cash flow forecasting.
- Manage and tracks the performance of invested assets in keeping
with policies and investment guidelines in conjunction with the
Co-Presidents, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors
- Responsible for management and coordination of audit process
and preparation of all information for the annual audit.Contribute
to and Execute Against WA Charters Strategy: 10%
- Work with the entire team to uphold equity throughout every
aspect of work including internal and external engagement,
strategy, advocacy, communication, school services, operations, and
development. Including:
- Internal Racial Equity Identity Groups (REIGS), monthly staff
engagements (or more), and potential to participate in the
Organizational Culture Team (OCT)
- Participate at two school or community events in support of our
broader community each year.
- Provide additional support across the organization by leading
and participating in additional projects as needed.WHO YOU AREWA
Charters is seeking a team member that has the following essential
skills and experiences:
- A resolute personal and professional commitment to equity and
anti-racism
- Willingness to be an active leading voice for equity and to
share own ideas amongst staff and stakeholders
- BA, preferably in Accounting or Finance, career experience in
lieu of formal training will be considered
- CPA preferred but not required
- 8 to 10 years of related experience, preference for non-profit
finance experience
- Experience with payroll processing and benefits
administration
- Demonstrated experience with complex grant and personnel
allocations, and cost sharing among entities
- Mastery of excel - pivot tables, nested formulas, etc.;
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Outlook
- Excited by the prospect of creating a continuously improving
department; working independently and in a team
- This position requires flexibility to travel to work site, a
valid Washington Driver's License and proof of minimum state
required insuranceWORKING ENVIRONMENT
- WA Charters has a hybrid work model and maintains an office in
the Pioneer Square neighborhood of Seattle; there is currently no
in office requirement and WA Charters has quarterly in person staff
meetings and other ad-hoc in-person staff and sector gatherings.
This role may require more in office time than others.
- Open office workspace, with frequent sitting, occasional
standing and/or walking and urban noise
- Occasional local travel outside of the office, driving own
vehicle or public transit
- Occasional need based irregular hours outside of the standard
workweek (e.g. nights and weekends)
- Occasionally lift/carry up to 25 pounds
- Occasionally push/pull up to 25 pounds
- WA Charters will make accommodations where necessaryWHAT WE
OFFER
- A chance to transform Washington State's public education to
create broader equitable outcomes and policies for all students in
Washington State
- A passionate, fun, fast-moving, and collaborative team
- Salary range $120,000 to $150,000 depending on experience.
Salary range represents the minimum to mid-point of the WA
Charters' Director of Finance and Operations Salary band. We
typically set initial salaries between the minimum and .95 of the
mid-point, to allow for growth over time. Exceptions can be made
for more-experienced hires.
- Medical, dental, vision, and Rx benefits; and life insurance
(details provided upon request)
- 401(k) Plan with an employer match
- PTO days, paid federal holidays, and unlimited sick timeHIRING
PROCESS
- To apply, please upload a resume and complete the companion
application through BambooHR portal.
- The position will remain open until filled; however, anyone
interested in the position is encouraged to apply early in the
process, as the preferred start date is June 12, 2023 or
earlier.
- If your skills are a match, we will contact you to schedule a
phone interview, followed by an interview with members of our
teamEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERWA Charters is an equal opportunity
employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action
measures to ensure against discrimination in employment,
recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation,
termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of
employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of
race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed,
disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity
or gender expression.
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