Regional Office Director of Finance Greater Boston (2026-2027)

Director of Finance

The Director of Finance leads KIPP MAs finance and accounting functions managing resources that fuel our progress toward impact sustainability and scale.  An experienced manager aligned with KIPP MAs values and culture the Director oversees a team of finance staff; and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer the Director is a key leader in KIPP MAs Regional Office collaborating with staff across our region and schools in Lynn and Boston. Bringing sophisticated finance expertise the Director manages: Financial Operations Controls & Compliance Financial Reporting and Budgeting & Forecasting.

This role requires consistent and reliable demonstration of the following essential job functions and key responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Tactical Work

• Manage finance team to ensure invoices are paid on time and expense/invoice data is accurately imported from the accounts payable software into the accounting software
• Support the Chief Financial Officer with the preparation of financial statements the DESE Charter School End of Year Financial report monthly/quarterly budget reports and forecasts and other required financial reports
• Oversee finance portions of public grants management including budgeting reporting and drawdowns
• Oversee tax reporting
• Ensure that KIPP MA receives a clean audit each year; lead the organizations annual audit process
• Support the Chief Financial Officer with board and bank reporting

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead the finance team including managing and developing the Finance Manager and Finance Coordinator
• Lead the finance teams work on ensuring that the organization is structuring financial decisions through an equitable lens
• Lead budget meetings with school leadership and regional office directors

Strategic Planning & Improvement

• Develop systems for monthly quarterly and annual reconciliations; oversee timely and accurate monthly quarterly and annual close
• Ensure KIPP MA is up to date regarding compliance and best practices with DESE and other state and federal regulations tax and accounting issues
• Develop and maintain a documented system of financial policies and procedures and communicate and manage organization on fiscal policies and procedures
• Work closely with the development team to track and reconcile private grants; ensure that grant expenses are properly tracked and accounted for 
• Identify and execute opportunities for system and process improvements

General Requirements and Responsibilities

• Embody KIPP MAs Code of Conduct by acting with integrity leading with humanity centering self-awareness and critical consciousness taking personal responsibility and engaging productively
• Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

KIPP MA educators are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role. Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit educators to do their best work. 

In addition to the responsibilities listed above there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep alignment with KIPP MAs mission and values including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
• 8 years of experience in accounting finance operations or business administration
• Proven track record of technical and accounting knowledge and skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize building strong relationships with others
• Demonstrated experience planning and leading meetings with school and/or departmental leaders
• Bachelors Degree required; Masters degree in accounting finance or business administration preferred
• Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Microsoft Excel
• Baseline familiarity with grants administration
• Pass Criminal Background Checks

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.

Additional Information :

What We Offer

The minimum base salary range for this exempt position is $90000 to $108000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week) with a $1000 signing bonusand an annual $2000 retention bonus in subsequent years as well as other bonuses when eligible. This role follows our 12 Month calendar. For more about what we offer how to apply and more about KIPP MA please visit this link HERE.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time