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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or 10 years of equivalent experience
• CPA Designation is required
• Proven record for results in financial management.
• Experience maintaining internal control environments to ensure compliance.
• Experience with non-profiting accounting and fund accounting is required
• Experience with federal funds is required
• Exemplary integrity, discretion, and cultural competence while working with staff, and confidential/sensitive information.
• Strong commitment to providing superior customer service
• Strong management skills, including people management, team management, and project management.
• Comfort and desire to work with in a collaborative, agile, outcomes-focused, equity-driven, and learning-oriented team

Nice To Haves

• MBA is preferred for this role
• Experience with Charter Management Organizations is not a requirement for this role

Responsibilities

• Own the integrity of all core accounting functions, including the general ledger, revenue recognition, grants accounting, and full balance sheet management. Serve as the ultimate steward of the general ledger and balance sheet, ensuring all transactions and account balances are accurate, timely, and aligned to nonprofit accounting standards.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes with precision and discipline, consistently delivering high-quality financial reporting.
• Establish and continuously refine accounting policies, procedures, and documentation to uphold a best-in-class finance function.
• Set the vision and enterprise-wide standard for internal controls, ensuring a robust control environment that safeguards assets and supports audit readiness.
• Continuously evaluate and strengthen controls, proactively identifying risks and driving improvements.
• Partner with the CFO to evolve accounting and financial policies, ensuring clarity, rigor, and consistent adoption across the organization.
• Lead all aspects of the organization’s audit and compliance activities, maintaining KIPP Foundation’s strong track record of clean audits.
• Oversee the annual financial statement audit, Single Audit, and additional audits including retirement plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and ensure seamless coordination across teams.
• Oversee preparation and filing of the Form 990 and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements, including grant compliance and tax filings, while proactively addressing emerging regulatory considerations.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial reporting to key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Leadership Team.
• Ensure all reporting is accurate, insightful, and aligned to the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
• Partner with Development and Grants teams to deliver precise and timely reporting to funders and the federal government.
• Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on nonprofit revenue recognition and grant accounting.
• Oversee all grants and revenue streams to ensure proper classification, compliance, and reporting.
• Strengthen systems and processes to support accurate tracking and reporting, and partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment with donor and regulatory requirements.
• Own the management and oversight of operating cash, ensuring strong liquidity and disciplined cash controls.
• Partner closely with the VP, Financial Planning & Operations to develop and monitor cash flow projections, ensuring alignment between accounting, forecasting, and organizational decision-making.
• Serve as a senior leader within the organization, setting a high bar for performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals, building deep technical expertise and strong execution.
• Contribute to the Expanded Leadership Team and play a key role in advancing organization-wide priorities.
• Support regional financial health by advising on accounting, internal controls, and compliance best practices.
• Contribute to network-wide financial oversight through rigorous review of audit results, findings, and interim financial reporting.
• Identify risks, elevate insights, and help drive stronger, more consistent financial management across regions.

Benefits

• 25 holidays for + 18 days additional flexible PTO days (flexible PTO increases to 23 days for years 3 and 4 and to 28 days for years 5+).
• 100% paid parental leave
• 100% coverage of the premium for employee and 75% for employee + family’s medical/dental/vision plans.
• Wellness benefits such as fitness reimbursements, discounted tickets to theme parks/attractions, backup care support for children and adults/elders, and our employee assistance program
• Finance Security benefits include such as a 401K retirement plan with 4% match, employer-sponsored legal plans, life/disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts