Senior Director of Finance

Position Overview:

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP KC plays a critical role in ensuring our students are on the path toward college career and beyond. Our employees  are passionate advocates for our students and families working tirelessly to connect them with access to opportunity for lives of power and choice. The Senior Director of Finance is responsible for leading day-to-day payroll and core accounting operations for KIPP Kansas City. This role ensures employees are paid accurately and on time financial records are maintained with integrity and all accounting processes support the organizations mission compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead payroll operations for all KIPP KC employees ensuring accurate timely and compliant payroll processing.

• Maintain accurate employee payroll records deductions benefits entries and tax-related information.

• Oversee accounting operations including accounts payable accounts receivable general ledger maintenance reconciliations and month-end and year-end close.

• Direct the development of the annual operating budget in partnership with EdOps school leaders and department leaders.

• Build budget models collect inputs and consolidate school and department budgets into a comprehensive organizational plan.

• Monitor actual spending against budget and provide monthly variance analysis forecasts and recommendations.

• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for executive leadership school leaders and board review as needed.

• Strengthen internal controls policies and procedures to ensure accuracy compliance and operational efficiency.

• Oversee audit preparation external auditor coordination and required documentation requests.

• Partner with HR operations and leadership teams on compensation changes staffing models and financial planning.

• Lead continuous improvement efforts related to payroll accounting financial reporting and budget processes.

• Supervise and support finance staff as assigned.

• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee and financial data with discretion.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration or a related field required; CPA or masters degree preferred.

• 58 years of progressive experience in accounting payroll budgeting or finance leadership.

• Experience in nonprofit education or multi-site organizational finance preferred.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles payroll compliance budget development and internal controls.

• Demonstrated experience leading annual budgets and financial planning processes.

• Proficiency with accounting and payroll systems financial reporting tools and advanced Excel skills.

• Strong leadership organizational communication and analytical skills.

• Commitment to KIPP KCs mission students families and values.

• Relentless focus on results and a commitment to teamwork

• Deep commitment to educational equity and underserved communities

• Satisfactory outcome of a background check

Additional Information :

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 workday.

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

Work Environment

• Reports to work Monday-Friday.

• Typical school or office environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to work location. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary for this positoin is $90k - $96K based on years of experience educational background and level of expertise.

As a full-time 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.

Selection Process:

Our application process is grounded in equity and fairness ensuring a just and unbiased selection process. Below is our standard selection process for regional roles:

Selection Process 

Application Submission Resume Review 

Phone or Video Interview 

If Applicable (Sample work or Performance Task) 

Committee Interview(s) 

1:1 Chat w/Hiring Manager 

Reference Check 

Offer Terms 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time