Senior Manager of Finance

DSST Public Schools • Denver, CO

30d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Finance leads DSST’s efforts to ensure that we have effectively allocated over $180M across our growing network of 16 schools, impacting 7,600 students this year increasing to 18 schools and over 8,600 students over the next ten years. You are an integral link between our School Directors, Home Office Directors, and the accounting and human capital functions. The Senior Manager of Finance will have the opportunity to lead the budget process along with other strategic projects that will help drive the overall direction of the organization while learning from some of the smartest education minds in Colorado. You will have the opportunity to work directly with senior leaders across the organization, members of the DSST Board of Directors, and key external stakeholders. The Senior Manager of Finance will deepen their understanding of the organization across business lines and be a thought partner to organizational leaders to drive toward better financial and organizational results network-wide. The role also oversees the Finance Manager and has the ability to set the direction for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required from accredited university (Finance or Management preferred)
• 3+ years proven experience managing a budget across multiple locations
• 3+ years proven ability to coach, manage, and lead others to outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships and collaborate across business functions
• High proficiency with Excel
• A desire to drive system level improvements

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adaptive Insights budgeting tool
• Experience with Workday Financials and Reporting
• Experience in the education or non-profit sector

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and Forecasting (40%) Manage financial planning cycle processes including annual budgets, quarterly mid-year forecasts, and annual long-term forecasts
• Manage and update the financial tools used for the above
• Work with district partners to update assumptions for upcoming year
• Meet with and advise budget owners on how to optimize their funds to improve student outcomes and school culture
• Oversee budgets for restricted revenue to ensure we are maximizing our governmental funding
• Oversee creation of additional budgeting tools to support decision making
• Develop & propose new policies to support financial decision making
• Financial Reporting (40%) Create, manage, and enhance Workday and Adaptive financial reports for stakeholders throughout the organization
• Partner with the Accounting team on reporting across multiple data sources (Workday, Adaptive, etc) in an increasingly complex organizational systems landscape
• Prepare financial statements and analysis for the Board of Directors and committees of the Board
• Provide monthly financial update to School Directors, giving insight into their YTD spend vs. budget
• Analyze financial reports to identify key areas of variation and develop action plans to address where necessary
• Establish alternative analytics and other reporting measures that improve senior management’s ability to assess organizational financial health
• Provide recommendations supported by thorough research and analysis to increase operational performance across key business areas
• Strategic project work for senior executives as assigned
• Partnerships (10%) Collaborate across Finance team lanes to support the work of the entire team
• Act as primary source of contact and support for School Directors and school-based budget owners in order to cultivate and maintain strong relationships while building organizational financial acumen
• Finance team liaison with other Home Office departments to ensure we are maximizing and being good stewards of our resources
• Build relationships with district and other external financial partners
• Use expertise and influence outside of Finance department; collaborate with finance partners to improve efficiency and data quality
• Develop deep understanding of other business lines to create actionable recommendations for managing budgets
• Support Manager of Finance with partnership with Development team
• Participate in project teams charged with developing, assessing, recommending, and implementing business solutions
• 401k committee representative
• Management of Direct Report (5%) Own professional development and coaching for a finance manager role
• Guide project work and assist with partnership across business lanes
• Additional Duties (5%) Model our Core Values, Commitment to the Human Condition, and our commitment to equity as a Leader within the Network
• Play an active leadership role in building and sustaining Home Office culture
• Engage with our school communities to actively build relationships between our schools and the home office
• Participate in & support the execution of Home Office & Network-wide events

Benefits

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
• Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
• Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
• Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

What This Job Offers

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