Chief Financial Officer

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Executive Director the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the financial steward of KIPP KC and is responsible for ensuring the fiscal health and sustainability of the network. The CFO will create communicate and execute the financial vision of KIPP KC leading both short and longterm financial planning and strategy in alignment with the organizations mission. This includes overseeing budgeting accounting financial reporting compliance and resource allocation to maximize impact for students and families. The CFO will be a part of an executive team that sets the strategic direction of the organization ensures operational and academic alignment across all schools and makes key decisions to drive student achievement and organizational health.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Serve as the chief financial strategist and a thought leader on all financial matters for KIPP KC. 

• Lead and implement KIPP KCs long and shortrange strategic planning efforts to develop multiyear business plans and budgets evaluate progress of organizational activity against established goals and relevant benchmarks and ensure plans are revised as needed. 

• Lead financial modeling and scenario planning to support decisionmaking at the network and school levels. 

• Promote a culture of financial rigor transparency and accountability.

• Develop strong professional working relationships with the boards of directors school leaders and other key stakeholders.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Develop and implement an annual budgeting process for the region including the strategic and appropriate use of federal funds state funds and other special funds. 

• Monitor cash flow manage banking relationships and ensure effective use of financial resources.

• Oversee the preparation of financial materials metrics and communications to the executive team budget owners and boards of directors to ensure accurate and uptodate financial and fundraising reporting. 

• Supervise all accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable payroll and general ledger management.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal state and charter authorizer reporting regulations.

• Manage audits financial policies and internal controls to mitigate risk and ensure financial integrity.

Facility Support

• Provide advice and counsel around the planning and implementation of short and longterm capital projects identification of new potential revenue streams and real estate planning.

• Provide financial oversight and guidance for real estate strategy and expansion planning.

• Partner with school and network leaders on facility financing lease agreements and capital improvement projects.

Team Leadership & Management: 

• Build and nurture a high performing equitable and inclusive culture within the finance team and with teams across the network and in schools. 

• Manage one direct report

• Build systems and tools that support financial literacy and budget ownership across the organization.

Qualifications :

• A minimum of 10 years of experience managing a highperforming finance team with deep experience in budgeting strategic forecasting accounting and compliance preferably within a school system or government organization

• At least two years of network/district leadership senior leadership or chieflevel leadership preferred

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited fouryear institution in finance accounting or related field required; advanced degree MBA or CPA strongly preferred

• A proven track record of developing strong financial systems 

• Proven experience coaching senior leaders and budget managers

Skills and Competencies

• Cultural competence with a commitment to equitable practices and systems

• Reflective analytical leader who makes databased decisions

• Relationship builder who effectively interacts with a variety of stakeholders including school leaders vendors and board members

• High degree of emotional intelligence

• Exceptional coach who can identify develop and retain outstanding talent

• Ability to manage ambiguity and prioritize effectively

• Outstanding written oral and organizational skills 

• Proactive problem solver

• Commitment and unwavering belief in KIPP KCs mission and vision

• Strong growth mindset and selfawareness

• Personal qualities of maturity humility and a strong work ethic

• Intellectually curious and willing to give and receive feedback

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school or office throughout the work day.

• The candidate is expected to attend conferences meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the region. 

Additional Information :

Work Environment & Schedule

• This is a 12month role and will report to work inperson Monday through Friday.

• Some occasional nights and weekends may be required for special events (e.g. board meetings fundraisers etc.)

• The individual will work in school and office environments with frequent interruptions. 

 Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to all KIPP KC campuses.

• Occasional travel out of state may be necessary for conferences school visits etc. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is based on years of experience educational background and level of expertise. The salary range for this role is $122000 $145000

As a fulltime KIPP Kansas City employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Kansas City benefit plans. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits with competitive rates including medical dental and vision options as well as life insurance fertility and disability plans.

KIPP Kansas City is committed to the professional growth and development of our staff. We provide numerous opportunities for advancement ongoing professional development and leadership training to help you achieve your career goals.

KIPP Kansas City provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration of race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime