Chief Financial Officer

Position Type: Full time, Exempt, 12 Month Position  Departments of Oversight: Food Service Finances, Facilities Finances, Security Finances, Accounting, Payroll, and Accounts Payable/Receivables Key Responsibilities include: Strategic LeadershipServe on KIPP St. Louis’s Leadership Team and help set strategic direction for the organization.Set direction for the Board’s Finance Committee, a strong and committed team of financial and business leaders.Develop and maintain KIPP St. Louis’s annual budget and multi-year financial plans to ensure long-term financial health.Provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership for informed decision-making.Lead and effectively communicate on long-term financial planning, forecasting and modeling.Assess financial implications of potential strategic and growth options.Secure funding to fuel KIPP St. Louis’s expansion, including negotiating facilities projects & directing construction / design teams.Report to the Chief Executive Officer on financial performance, forecasts and financial opportunities, with regular updates to the Board of Directors.Build systems to ensure equitable distribution of resources across the network to support student success.Implement strategies to optimize asset utilization and investment returns.Works closely with COO to develop budgets for food service, facilities, security, technology, and transportation.  Works with COO to bid major projects and budgets.  Financial Management and Team LeadershipServe as an ambassador of KIPP St. Louis internally and externally – from school leaders to legislators.Build relationships with Board and Finance Committee members, charter authorizers, auditors, lenders, bondholders, & insurers.Facilitate the preparation and presentation of monthly budget reporting and annual budget projections.Ensure compliance with the Missouri Department of Education and Secondary Education (DESE), and all government agencies.Build and lead a strong finance team, by developing people and strengthening processes to deliver excellent service to schools.Ensure KIPP St. Louis has an appropriate risk management plan, including proper insurance coverage.Ensure compliance with New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) and Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB) guidelines and reporting requirements.Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.Lead the development of financial aspects of bids and proposals for educational programs and projects.Collaborate with relevant departments to secure necessary approvals for bids.Systems, Support and ExecutionProvide project leadership for short- and long-term initiatives; develop tools to track progress and monitor performance.Monitor and maintain compliance with all federal programs and grants, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to guidelines.Prepare for and oversee state and federal audits, responding to audit inquiries and ensuring all financial records are accurate and accessible.Implement internal controls to ensure accurate accounting records.Build department leaders’ capacity as budget owners.Create feedback systems to inform budgeting, build budget transparency for support teams, budget managers and school leaders.Ensure resources are allocated equitably and effectively to meet the needs of all KIPP students, families, and schools.Risk ManagementIdentify and mitigate financial risks through effective risk management strategies and insurance programs.Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk assessment framework.Understand macro and micro trends that meaningfully impact KIPP from emerging opportunities to mitigating risks. .Track legislation that could impact state, federal, and local funding. Receives and recommends proposals for property, liability, and worker’s compensation insurance.  Receives, analyzes, and recommends, in conjunction with HR, health benefits proposals.