Manager, Finance Network Office
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Youll own budgeting forecasting and financial management for Uncommons Home Office partnering closely with leaders to turn financial insight into clearer decisions for students and this role youll design structures and standards for budget meetings improve financial models and processes and support Board- and committee-level materials that shape organizational strategy. Youll work cross-functionally across Home Office teams and with school leaders to drive scalable improvements and guide resource decisions that support student outcomes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- 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.
Partnership & Decision Support
- 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 nonfinancial stakeholders.
Training Oversight & Process Improvement
- 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.
CrossFunctional Projects & Reporting
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects.
- Support internal and external reporting requirements and ensure timely accurate deliverables.
Qualifications :
Required
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field.
- 34 years of directly relevant experience in budgeting forecasting or financial management; 56 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.
Nice-to-have
- 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.
Additional Information :
Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent. same for all roles
Compensation
Compensation for this role is between $100300 - $118000
Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools. If you meet all job description requirements you will likely receive an offer of $106200.
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
*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.
As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff acros ... View more
