Director of Financial Accountability

NOLA Public Schools • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Financial Accountability will oversee the financial management and compliance functions within the NOLA Public Schools’ portfolio. This role is critical in ensuring transparency, integrity, and efficiency in financial operations. The Director will utilize the Charter School Accountability Framework to ensure accurate reporting from authorized schools in Orleans Parish.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, accounting, or auditing, preferably within the education sector or nonprofit organizations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess risks using data and trends.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports and present findings to senior management.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations related to risk management and safety in educational environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other financial analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Director of Finance in developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and organizational goals.
• Oversee the preparation and management of quarterly and annual budgets from authorized schools, working closely with schools, district leadership, and other stakeholders to align budget priorities with strategic objectives.
• Monitor financial performance against budgetary projections along with other financial metrics and provide regular financial reports and analysis to district leadership on the performance of NOLA Public Schools charter management organizations.
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with audit requirements, responding to Charter School Accountability Framework exceptions and audit findings and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Stay informed about changes in charter school legislation and best practices in educational finance, providing guidance and training to schools as necessary.
• Conduct periodic reviews and assessments of financial systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• Serve as a key liaison with charter school leaders and senior leadership on updates to the authorizer portfolio of NOLA Public Schools.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Salary offers reflect a commitment to equity and transparency.
• Each offer is determined by education, years of experience, and alignment with compensation across similar roles within the district.

What This Job Offers

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