Company Description

About Us

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools committed to working alongside students and families to disrupt systemic educational inequity and create a future without limits.  Over 100,000 students attend one of the 270 KIPP schools that operate in 28 regions across the United States.  KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is a part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads six schools serving approximately 2,400 students in North and West Philadelphia. This fall, we will found our seventh school. By 2030, KPPS will lead ten schools serving approximately 4,000 students.

Our Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Life at KPPS

We know that talented, committed, culturally competent teachers and leaders have the power to amplify our children’s potential by creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges them each day. We seek to create a professional environment full of joy, candor, care and community where excellent educators can make a long-term home. Educators at KIPP –

• Are committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion
• Are part of a close-knit, diverse community of educators
• Show up as themselves, inspiring our children to do the same
• Access resources and affinity spaces that support well-being and sustainability
• Lead with care and candor and take ownership of our children’s learning and growth
• Evolve their craft via 1:1 coaching and quality professional development
• Have access to leadership pathway programming and opportunities to grow their career
• Enjoy a competitive, equitable, transparent approach to compensation, comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families, a 403B matching program, and free access to financial advising services

Job Description

Position Overview:

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Senior Director of FP&A is a strategic finance leadership role responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of the financial planning and analysis function within the organization. This position plays a critical role in shaping the Region’s financial strategy, providing insights to senior leadership team, and ensuring effective financial management and decision-making. Key responsibilities: support the Region’s strategy choices, own the short-term and long-term financial models, monthly business reporting, lead the Board of Directors deck, the quarterly forecast and annual budget process. The Senior Director of FP&A will have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. In addition, they will possess a broad knowledge of all accounting, financial, and business principles. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on contributor, leader, and partner to the senior leadership team. We are looking for someone who possesses a spirit of curiosity and dynamism to help create financial models that allow for efficiency and longevity across our teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership team to develop and execute the Region’s financial strategy. Own the Region’s short-term and long-term financial models.
• Quarterly Forecast and Annual Budget: Lead the quarterly financial forecast and annual budget process. Partner with the school leaders and Regional Office managers to deliver the financial forecast including key risks and opportunities.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis on key performance evaluations. Assess sustainability, and identify trends, opportunities, and risks to support informed decision-making.
• Business Reporting: Responsible for monthly financial reporting, quarterly board of directors decks, and ad hoc reporting to other stakeholders. Includes in-depth analysis and management notes in addition to financial statements.
• Manage cash and liquidity forecasting: improve the forecasting process, accuracy, and reporting.
• Work alongside the Controller on financial statement close, audit, compliance, and internal controls.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business-related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in the finance function, with experience in education or non-profit environment a plus.
• Prior experience managing FP&A processes in a cross-functional / multi-entity environment.
• Experience in financial planning software implementation a plus.
• Possess strong potential in analytical skills, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, sound judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate and maintain a professional, service-oriented attitude; good communication skills; and the ability to work with various constituencies.
• Demonstrate and maintain strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and finance software programs. Experience with Sage Intacct and ADP is a plus.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet deadlines, independently and in a team environment.
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
  • PA State Police Clearance
  • PA Child Abuse Clearance
  • Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Additional Information

Compensation

• The salary for this position is up to $140,000 commensurate with expereince. 
• All full-time team members at KPPS enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental, a telehealth option, and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families as well as a 403B matching program for retirement savings. 

Note To Applicants

KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer.  Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.