Director, Strategic Initiatives (Accounting and Finance)

LA Alliance-posted 10 days ago

$100,000 - $140,500/Yr

Full-time • Director

Remote

1,001-5,000 employees

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Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org. ROLE SUMMARY The Director, Strategic Initiatives (DSI) provides direct support to the Chief Financial Officer in ensuring that Alliance’s Accounting and Finance Team provides high-value services and supports to our schools and meets the requirements of authorizers, funders, lenders, and other external parties. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the DSI is responsible for leading and implementing key initiatives across the Accounting and Finance Team. The DSI works closely with the Accounting and Finance Leadership Team and the Executive Cabinet, and acts as a point of contact between organization leadership, department team members, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this position will be a strong project manager with a proven track record in navigating complex, multi-level challenges, an ability to manage myriad stakeholder relationships, and an aptitude for identifying and addressing 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.

Project Management Manage and lead key strategic projects in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer, and work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and other team leaders to support Alliance’s organizational priority initiatives.
Project manage cross-functional work, especially those requiring rapid-response or other issue resolution; develop project plans and conduct data analyses.
Perform analysis and strategic consultation on Accounting and Finance-related issues impacting the organization. Prepare briefings, memos, or presentations to communicate findings.
Work with the Accounting and Finance Leadership Team to codify critical processes and train department team members to execute independently.
Coordinate meetings and interviews, and other tasks related to the recruitment of new team members.
Ensure clear and timely communications related to team projects and initiatives, and internal/external deadlines are included in appropriate communications tools, including the weekly Operations, Principal, and Home Office Newsletters.
Manage consultant relationships, as needed.
Leadership and Advising Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Financial Officer on cross-departmental projects, process improvement, and problem-solving.
Support the Accounting and Finance Leadership Team through facilitation of regular meetings, management of performance against the network-wide priorities, Accounting and Finance Team goals, development and monitoring of multi-year goals and objectives, and management of follow-ups to key actions and decisions.
Lead the planning and work in close partnership with the Associate, Accounting and Finance, to provide logistical support for monthly Accounting and Finance Team meetings, annual outings/retreats, and other critical meetings. This includes shaping the content; developing agendas, memos, presentation decks, facilitation notes, and communications to participants; facilitating select activities; and managing follow-up to key actions and decisions.
Work with the Chief Financial Officer to set a vision for and implement approaches to enhance and strengthen team culture.
Serve as a member of the Accounting and Finance Leadership Team.
Provide direct supervisory support to the Associate, Accounting and Finance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Commitment to Alliance’s core beliefs and mission.
Ability to manage myriad relationships, facilitate collaboration across functional departments, and provide counsel to senior leaders.
Strong analytical and systems thinking are necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build or strengthen infrastructure.
Aptitude for strategic thinking with an understanding of the impact that different approaches have on team and organizational culture and performance.
Proven ability to navigate complex issues and drive strong performance results.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Google-based applications and other business and project management software.
Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced, fluctuating, and achievement-oriented environment.
Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education.
At least 4 years of relevant, progressive professional work experience and a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, OR at least 6 years of relevant, progressive professional work experience and a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
Proven track record of effective leadership and ability to navigate complex issues and drive strong performance results.
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.

An advanced degree in business, public policy, finance, or a related discipline is preferred.

In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is committed to equity and transparency for our team and offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience as well as generous retirement and health benefits.
This position is exempt.
Relocation: Individuals residing outside of the Greater Los Angeles area are eligible for a relocation bonus of $5,000 for individuals and $7,500 for new staff with families/partners.
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options that are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards medical family plan premiums.
Retirement: Alliance Home Office employees are eligible for a retirement allowance equal to 7.5% of their regular yearly earnings.
Paid Leave: Regular full-time 12-month employees receive 8.5 weeks of vacation and paid time off. Full-time employees accrue 3 weeks of flexible paid time off per year and receive 27 other paid holidays as part of our network calendar.
Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and development. Home Office staff are allocated $500 per year for professional development expenses.

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