Chief Financial Officer
Company: Match Education
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Position: Chief Financial Officer; full-time exemptLocation:
Boston, MA (215 Forest Hills St., Jamaica Plain)Start date: Summer
2023ABOUT MATCH EDUCATIONMatch Education () is the shared brand
name of The Match Charter Public School, The Match School
Foundation, Inc., and The Sposato Graduate School of Education
-.Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation
in education. We operate high-performing urban public charter
schools and a unique graduate school of education that trains
teachers for high-poverty schools. Out of this applied work, we
refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas
and practices on core questions in education reform.Match's are
Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are
working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be
truly anti-racist. At Match, we believe that three aspects of our
work and organization - a staff that is diverse by race and other
factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all
perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is
culturally competent - are vital to our goals and mission. See our
full statement on diversity .ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYReporting
directly to and partnering closely with the Chief Executive Officer
(CEO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a trusted
thought partner and integral member of the senior leadership team.
The CFO provides leadership, direction, development and management
of the finances and administration of the School and its affiliated
entities. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior leader to
support the School's mission to prepare students in grades pre-K
through 12 to succeed in college and beyond. The position is based
at Match's Network Support Office, located on 215 Forest Hills St.
in Jamaica Plain. The annual salary is $149,350 and can be higher
based on prior relevant experience. JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe CFO
will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to manage
and provide strategic thinking for both short-term and long-term
organizational financial goals, objectives, policies and practices.
The CFO will continuously analyze existing financial management
systems, internal controls, and processes to ensure efficiency,
compliance with relevant policies and regulations, and adherence to
nonprofit financial management best practices. In addition to
serving as a member of the leadership team, the CFO coordinates the
activities of the Finance and Audit Committee. Strategy, Finance &
Budget---Work closely with the leadership team to translate the
overall strategic vision into financial goals and plans. ---Lead
the accurate and timely preparation, analysis and presentation of
monthly and annual financial reports for all relevant stakeholders,
including school leaders, the board and school lender.---Lead
oversight of a -$40 million annual operating budget (estimated
FY2024). Direct budget development process, current year projection
updates and long-range financial forecasting. Drive fiscal
accountability throughout the organization by setting clear
expectations around budgeting and spending. ---Oversee and direct
accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts
receivable, and payroll.---Direct the annual audit process with
external auditors.---Lead team responsible for government grant
application, expense tracking and compliance.---Constantly seek to
improve and optimize internal infrastructure by fine tuning
processes and and updating systems.---Direct, develop and implement
procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and
internal accounting controls and services.---Evaluate and manage
relationships with third party vendors and auditing firms.
Administration---Oversee benefits and payroll administration and
ensure state and legal compliance of all human resources systems
and processes for employees and contractors.---Partner with senior
leadership on development and implementation of compensation
policies.---Work closely with the legal team on issues that
intersect finance/HR and legal functions, including but not limited
to contract development and risk management.---Work closely with
the Chief Operating Officer to troubleshoot HR issues as they
arise.Team Management---Provide a strong day-to-day leadership
presence cultivating the values of the organization; supporting a
positive, inclusive and engaged work environment for a diverse and
talented team. ---Manage a team of 5 direct reports in areas of
accounting, budgeting, grant compliance, financial reporting and
human resource administration ensuring their work is high quality
and completed in a timely manner.---Cultivate a team that
communicates clear, relevant and timely financial information
across the organization, the Board and Finance Committee.
QUALIFICATIONS---Total belief in and dedication to the Match
mission. Highly organized and attentive to detail. Flexible and
adaptive work style . Healthy sense of humor is a plus.---Minimum
of 10 years of experience in financial management, accounting and
reporting. Experience in non-profit financial management or school
setting strongly preferred. Minimum of a BA. CPA, MBA, or related
degree plus.---Strong manager and team leader. Ability to manage
multiple projects and functions and prioritize goals while managing
the day to day work. . ---A solutions-based problem solver able to
analyze complicated data and formulate solutions and priorities. A
forward-thinking leader with a keen eye on industry best practices
and technological advancements.---Demonstrated ability to organize,
motivate and develop people. Clear ability to relate to peers and
direct reports, to collaborate well with others.---Excellent
written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate
clearly and concisely to all relevant stakeholders including the
staff, board, leadership team,donors, vendors, lender, and
auditors.---Strong presentation skills, and ability to translate
complex financial transactions into understandable terms.---Very
high level of integrity and dependability with the ability to
exercise sound judgment and make recommendations and decisions
based on accurate and timely analyses.PM20
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