Director, Fiscal Strategy

LA Alliance

9d • $100,000 - $140,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President, Fiscal Strategy, the Director, Fiscal Strategy will play a critical role as Alliance’s strategic implementation and training lead for fiscal operations. The Director, Fiscal Strategy leads the Procurement Team at Alliance, serves as project manager for cross-functional projects between Procurement and Accounts Payable functions, and acts as in-field support to school and home office leaders on fiscal compliance matters. The ideal candidate for this position will be a strong project manager with a proven track record in overseeing a function and navigating complex, multi-level challenges while providing strong customer service across diverse needs. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to take a leadership role in helping Alliance achieve our mission of ensuring equity and excellence for students in Los Angeles.

Requirements

• Belief in and alignment with Alliance’s core beliefs and educational philosophy;
• Compliance, procurement, and/or audit experience;
• Strong interpersonal skills, with successful experience in developing strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders;
• Superior listening, written, and oral communication skills;
• Understanding of the nuances of urban school environments and school culture;
• Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education.
• Proven track record of effective leadership and ability to implement effective systems, navigate complex issues, and drive strong performance;
• Strong project management and data analysis skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and deadlines, work across departments and functions, and translate strategies from plans to action;
• Ability to effectively communicate, motivate, and manage others towards operational excellence;
• Experience supervising, coaching, or mentoring staff.
• 4+ years of progressive professional work experience in Finance, Operations, or Accounting and a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university OR 6+ years of progressive professional work experience in Finance, Operations, or Accounting and a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED)
• Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.

Responsibilities

• Leads the vision, goals, and strategy for procurement function while actively participating in day-to-day execution. Oversees and supports team responsibilities including vendor relations and compliance documentation, purchasing, contract management, and customer service inquiries. Provides both strategic guidance and hands-on supervisory support to the Manager, Fiscal Strategy;
• Supports and improves strong internal controls, and provides customer service to schools and Home Office stakeholders;
• Leverages data-driven leadership to improve customer service and strengthen fiscal compliance across the organization with cross-functional stakeholders;
• Ensures school and Home Office leaders are provided with high-quality, timely operational support and customer service.
• Serves as project manager for the nine-month-long, Fiscal Oversight auditing process, taking a lead role in collecting documentation, auditing fiscal compliance within documentation, acting as main point of contact for external auditors and Alliance stakeholders, and identifying future opportunities to reduce risk;
• Leads and actively contributes to cross-functional compliance projects, including annual contract renewals and price negotiation, annual review of fiscal policies and procedures, and vendor sourcing initiatives;
• Identifies, codifies, and shares best practices in fiscal operations across Alliance schools and the Home Office.
• Serves as internal expert on all aspects of Alliance fiscal policy and requirements;
• Develops and implements policies, creates resources, and conducts training to support compliance and monitors their effectiveness.
• Provides virtual and in-person implementation support and coaching on an ad hoc basis in collaboration with the Operations Team;
• Proactively works to prevent and resolve compliance-related issues, while seeking to understand operational constraints and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries commensurate with experience
• Generous retirement and health benefits
• Relocation bonus of $5,000 for individuals and $7,500 for new staff with families/partners
• $500 per year for professional development expenses
• $400 work-from-home set-up allowance
• $100 monthly stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director