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Organizational Overview Rocketship Public Schools is a network of public K-5 charter schools serving primarily low-income students in neighborhoods where access to excellent schools is limited .  Using a blend of traditional instruction, adaptive technology and targeted tutoring, Rocketship strives to meet the unique needs of each and  every student.  But we believe that truly  transformative schools do more than education students;  they empower teachers, engage parents and inspire communities. Together, we can eliminate the achievement gap in our lifetime.   The Position The Grants and Reporting Finance Analyst will be responsible for managing and analyzing financial federal and state educational grant programs. They will support budgeting, forecasting and reporting. The ideal candidate is proficient in Excel, comfortable working with financial data, has an understanding of generally  accepted accounting principles (GAAP) , and experience using SaaS financial reporting systems. In addition, this person will be joining a team environment with collaborative and cross functional working relationships.   Key Responsibilities Lead in the application processes, ongoing reporting and researching of key federal and state education grants Analyze grant sources along with timing and reconciliation of funding, reviewing accounting information detail Support in the development and maintenance of financial models for purposes of budgeting and forecasting Assist in developing content and procedures for timely and actionable report preparation across Finance Analyze and report monthly grant financial results and provide detailed reports and feedback for internal and external stakeholders Experience working under monthly closing deadlines   Qualifications Commitment and passion for Rocketship’s mission, vision, and goals 3-5 + years of experience working in accounting or finance Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting (strong knowledge of GAAP required) Strong understanding of financial statements Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Experience with Accounting systems Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently & within a team environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience working for a cause or an organization that is bigger than oneself, and being an Activist for the Organization   Work Location This role is primarily based out of our Redwood City, CA national office Remote working is available one to two days per week   Compensation This is a full time, exempt position. Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and welfare benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), flexible work location/schedule, and generous paid time off.     Rocketship Education provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Education complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Education expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

POSITION: Finance – Procurement Coordinator  REPORTS TO:  Purchasing Manager POSITION TYPE:  12-month LOCATION:  Houston, Texas THE CHALLENGE Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  18 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities. As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000). THE OPPORTUNITY YES Prep needs a dynamic Procurement Coordinator, with a diverse set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice. To put it simply, you will play an integral role in coordinating all purchasing efforts for YES Prep Public Schools and assisting in district operations support as needed. THE ROLE When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include: Writing and issuing purchase orders and responding to purchasing requests from any and all sources across YES Prep in a timely manner. Performing online ordering of items when possible. Communicating status of purchasing requests and work to resolve shipping discrepancies. Coordinating with vendors to ensure YES Prep is receiving the highest quality service. Providing assistance with the updating of approved vendor databases, purchasing databases, and contract management. Working directly with campus personnel and members of Home Office teams to ensure that all procurement efforts are in compliance with federal and state requirements and that YES Prep’s financial resources are expended efficiently. Organizing and coordinating district bulk order items to save money and ease district operations. Working with Finance team to ensure proper accounting codes are being used. Supporting YES Prep’s business offices in terms of accounting procedures including implementation and improvement of such procedures. Assisting staff in inventorying campus assets. Assisting in the development of training materials, newsletters, brochures, forms, procedures and notices for budget authorities, Purchasing and other Business Services Departments. Additional duties as assigned THE PERSON We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees:  passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility . Other traits needed and desired for this role are: THE MUST HAVES Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution Prior purchasing/procurement experience. Familiarity with automated purchasing systems and processes. Ability to coordinate purchase orders and accounting coding and processes. Ability to communicate effectively across YES Prep, its campuses and teams and with all levels of individuals in the YES Prep system. Attention to detail and commitment to seeing requests all the way through completion. Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback Demonstrated ability to work on a team Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once Ability to maintain emotional control under stress THE BONUS POINTS Experience mastering new software systems. Public education finance and/or procurement experience. Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with procurement/ERP software applications, i.e.- Tyler Technologies, Skyward, Ariba, IonWave, Bi-Tech. BENEFITS OF WORKING AT YES PREP Compensation  –This position is a non-exempt, hourly position; our compensation offers commensurate with experience. Health and Supplemental Insurance  –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc. Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan Paid Time Off  – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar P aid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to a medical reason, YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing  professional development . Award Winning Culture  – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named  Houston’s Best Place to work  in 2018. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey.  YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. THE NEXT STEPS If this sounds like your just right job, please  apply here . If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] .

ABOUT QUEST  Quest Preparatory Academy is a K-8 public charter school in Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded in 2008, Quest is one of the longest-standing and most racially and economically diverse charter schools in Nevada. We serve 500 students in grades K-8 across two campuses. At Quest Preparatory Academy, we believe that every student and their success matters! We strive to cultivate a learning environment where students have optimal opportunities to grow and learn. Our vision is to provide a uniquely designed, academically rigorous, caring and nurturing learning experience in a tuition-free, public school setting. We are a close-knit community of teachers, leaders, and families, committed to providing our diverse student population with the high-quality educational experience that they deserve. If you are willing to go the extra mile to ensure that all students maximize their potential, we encourage you to apply to join our team!  KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  The Manager of Finance is responsible and accountable for leading the accounting and budgeting functions for the school. This position reports directly to the Governing Board. Specific responsibilities include:  Lead, direct, plan, organize, evaluate, and coordinate a variety of programs, projects, and activities related to Quest financial functions including budget, accounting, external audits, payroll services, attendance accounting, program accounting, accounts payable, and related business systems. Implement programs to ensure the financial stability of the school and develop financial plans and budgets. Prepare, administer, and control the annual general fund budget and all special fund budgets required by the state. Provide technical expertise regarding assigned functions; formulate and develop policies and procedures. Develop and implement long- and short-term plans and activities for assigned areas and the school at-large. Communicate with other administrators, school personnel, and contractors to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information. Establish and maintain internal control. Consult with and advise school leadership regarding legal and procedural requirements of the school’s financial management. Participate in negotiations and contracting of major initiatives including insurance, employee group (union) contracts, capital purchases, and other significant acquisitions. Provide guidance on special projects of the school which require financial oversight. Administer and coordinate the technical activities for general ledger accounting, treasury, accounts payable, and payroll and benefits, for all funds of the school. Monitor monthly income and expenditures in order to estimate the ending fund balance for general fund operations. Oversee the creation of monthly or quarterly financial statements for the various other funds of the school. Oversee and coordinate various school audits, including the annual financial audit, the single audit, related state and federal audits, and performance audits, as needed. Oversee and administer the treasury management function, including banking and custodial agreements, debt service management, school receivables, cash, and cash flow projections. Ensure school compliance with various federal, state, and local agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, the U. S. Census Bureau, the Nevada Department of Education, the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau, and the Committee on Local Government Finance in the areas of benefits, taxes, arbitrage, tax shelters, etc. Report progress and recommend necessary action concerning assigned responsibilities to the Governing Board. Audit or review invoices, requisitions, purchase orders, bank deposit slips, or contracts. Assist in verifying and auditing payrolls and maintaining payroll journals, subsidiary ledgers, records, and files. Set up and maintain journals, ledgers, and other records. Prepare journal vouchers and makes adjusting and closing entries.  Maintain accounting control records for receipts, disbursements, and balances.  Prepare fiscal, statistical, and federal reports and year-end schedules. Perform other duties related to the position, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS The Manager of Finance role at Quest is a full-time, salaried, 12-month position. Ideal candidates will have the following education and experience: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field. MBA, CPA, or related graduate degree is preferred. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and/or budgeting; and demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accounting and budget procedures and ERP-related system procedures/requirements. At least three years of successful supervisory experience is preferred. Successful experience in administering financial statements and budgets at the school level. Ability to work effectively in cooperation with school staff and representatives of state, federal, local regulatory agencies, and community agencies. Demonstrated understanding of the Nevada Administrative Code and Nevada Revised Statutes. Familiarity with school accounting and finance is a plus.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Quest is an equal opportunity employer. Quest does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.

About College Track College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year program removes the academic, financial, and social-emotional barriers that prevent low-income and first-generation students from earning their college degree. In 1997, we started with 25 students in East Palo Alto, and today, we have ten centers located in underserved communities across California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C. Metro Area with more than 3,000 students on the path to upward social mobility. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org Our Impact College Track students graduate from college at a rate that is more than double the national average for low-income and first-generation students. Five years out of college, our graduates are employed full-time, and over 85% report earnings greater than their parents. By helping our students maximize the value of their four-year college degree, which includes minimizing student loan debt, securing internships, and limiting the need to work while in college--we prepare them to succeed in the 21st century economy.       Our Values At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story. JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best.    Position Overview We seek a hands-on, collaborative, enthusiastic, detail-driven individual who understands the outsized impact a high-performing financial team can bring to an organization. S/he will serve a key member of the leadership team and a strategic advisor, functional expert, and thought partner to the leadership team regarding all finance and accounting matters.Our ideal candidate will be a strong manager of people and a true finance business partner in a mission-driven education nonprofit. The Vice President of Finance will be as comfortable digging into numbers, spreadsheets, and formulas, as s/he is at interacting with team members across the organization to support the growth and development of the organization.   The Vice President of Finance will work closely with colleagues across the organization (e.g. program, human resources, development, operations, etc.) to assess and implement business process and system improvements that foster efficient, scalable business processes. The Vice President of Finance will manage a team and reports to the Chief Finance and Operating Officer. Primary Responsibilities: Financial Planning and Budgeting Lead College Track’s annual budgeting process, including collaborating with national departments, regions, and site leaders to understand and decide on financial trade-offs and (dis)/investment opportunities that produces a final, board approved budget with clear links to the annual goals and key strategies from the annual planning process. Lead monthly budget vs. actuals reporting and business leader discussions across the organization. The Vice-President of Finance will provide budget owners (some of whom may have limited financial experience) with key insights, actionable intelligence, operational and financial learnings such that they are able to make business decisions accordingly. Proactively anticipate and forecast variances to budget, thereby providing early indicators about potential issues, to engage the National Leadership Team and budget owners to create action plans to address negative variances and/or take advantage of investment opportunities.   Financial Modeling/Strategic Planning Create and manage comprehensive financial models that support organization-wide strategic planning, including across multiple business units, product lines, and departments. The Vice President of Finance must be adept at partnering with budget owners to help understand and translate business opportunities into multi-variate financial models, including for forecasting, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning to drive business decision-making. Serve as an effective thought partner to organizational leaders through interpretation of complex financial information to assist in decision-making.   Financial Reporting and Development Support In collaboration with the Controller, coordinate and monitor cash operations and capital planning, including forecasting needs and developing appropriate financial sources to ensure adequate cash flow and access to working and long-term capital; monitor and report balance sheet items; and assist with audit planning. Manage the monthly and annual close process to produce timely, accurate financial statements, including budget to actuals, statement of activities, balance sheets, cash flow, and forecasts. Develop and produce key monthly internal financial performance reports and dashboards for the organization that drive organizational accountability and provide high-level results analysis. Manage and support nonprofit fund, government, and grant accounting in close collaboration with the Controller, Development staff and program staff. Work with the development team to accurately forecast, track, and plan for philanthropic activities. Create, manage, and report on grant budgets and reporting tools for internal execution on plan and for external relations with funders.  This work includes initial, interim, and final financial funder reports. Review and edit grant agreements to ensure alignment with budget and reporting deadlines.   Oversee all accounting operations and ensure they are carried out with a high level of efficiency, precision and integrity. Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards, regulatory requirements, and board policies. Oversee the accurate and timely month and fiscal year end closing process, ensuring completion of all audit and compliance related activities. Oversee the tracking and reporting of the organization’s temporarily and permanently restricted fund and administer timely releases. Oversee annual audit process and maintain relationship with external auditors; liaise with the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary. Oversee business insurance, risk management, and legal activities including letters of agreement, contracts, leases and other legal documents and agreements.   Finance Systems, Processes and Procedures Regularly review, monitor and recommend improvements to corporate finance policies and procedures to ensure internal controls are in place that protect the organization against fraud and provide assurances that College Track’s accounting records are accurate and complete. Use financial operations expertise and institutional knowledge to help coordinate improvements to the overall organization, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and analysis. Skills & Experience Required   First and foremost, the Vice President of Finance must embrace the College Track vision of transforming low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms. Additionally, candidates must posses the following qualifications:     Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or Master’s degree with a concentration in finance or similar field preferred. Minimum of ten years of professional experience in progressive leadership positions in the areas of FP&A, finance, financial operations, or similar, with 5 years of management experience. Significant experience with non-profit accounting systems, fund accounting and government funding compliance. A "doer" who eagerly rolls up the sleeves, tackles problems, and generates solutions in a timely manner. Operates with a high sense of urgency and responsiveness balanced by a need for providing accurate information based on strategic priorities. Detail-oriented, well-organized, and structured in the creation and presentation of information.  Ability to synthesize complex financial matters into clearly articulated financial and business summaries, with not only the "rolled up" numbers but also the explanation / narrative about the business implications. Strong communicator in both writing and orally. Can distill complex financial matters into digestible elements. Believes that technology enabled, data-driven, people-centric businesses are fun places to be. Takes a balanced approach to people and issues: 1) unafraid to take a stand or recommend a hard choice -- such as making a budget change now to avoid a likely negative variance later, 2) while also able to understand others' perspectives and will process new information to refresh one's thinking on a topic. Ability to interact pleasantly and productively with individual team members, department leads, senior leaders, board members, and external parties. Believes strongly in celebrating success while also always seeking to improve on the current state. Will therefore seek ways to maximize the current operational model, while pursuing targeted initiatives to improve upon it. Is obsessively customer-driven -- believing that a good finance partner understands both the explicit and underlying business needs, is proactive, stays on point for strategic value-add, and is responsive without being unproductively reactive to team-member and external-party needs. High degree of flexibility and adaptability; can work within an ambitious, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solution. Above all, wants to make a positive difference in the world through education.   Compensation & Benefits College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off.    To Apply Please upload a resume and a thoughtful cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please.     College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

We are looking for a mission-driven and business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and accounting skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Serve as out-sourced CFO for a portfolio of charter schools Prepare monthly financial statements and presentations for school clients Assist schools with budget planning process Serve as a business consultant to school to analyze, model, and solve problems on a wide range of business issues Assist schools with a variety of business-related issues Assist with grants management, accounts payable, payroll Qualifications: 2 to 5 years of work experience, preferably in a related field Strong MS Excel skills and financial modeling (familiarity with accounting software a plus) Financial analysis and problem solving skills MBA, MPP, MPA, CMA or other advanced degree with analytical focus. Strong client communication and interpersonal skills Thorough, detail-oriented and quality-conscious individual who can balance multiple assignments Commitment to education and knowledge of charter schools a major plus Ability to travel within D.C. occasionally and work non-standard hours to attend evening board meetings, etc. Start date is flexible. Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are looking for a mission-driven and business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and accounting skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Serve as out-sourced CFO for a portfolio of charter schools Prepare monthly financial statements and presentations for school clients Assist schools with budget planning process Serve as a business consultant to school to analyze, model, and solve problems on a wide range of business issues Assist schools with a variety of business-related issues Assist with grants management, accounts payable, payroll Qualifications: 2 to 5 years of work experience, preferably in a related field Strong MS Excel skills and financial modeling (familiarity with accounting software a plus) Financial analysis and problem solving skills MBA, MPP, MPA, CMA or other advanced degree with analytical focus. Strong client communication and interpersonal skills Thorough, detail-oriented and quality-conscious individual who can balance multiple assignments Commitment to education and knowledge of charter schools a major plus Ability to travel within D.C. occasionally and work non-standard hours to attend evening board meetings, etc. Start date is flexible. Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are looking for a mission-driven and business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and accounting skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Serve as out-sourced CFO for a portfolio of charter schools Prepare monthly financial statements and presentations for school clients Assist schools with budget planning process Serve as a business consultant to school to analyze, model, and solve problems on a wide range of business issues Assist schools with a variety of business-related issues Assist with grants management, accounts payable, payroll Qualifications: 2 to 5 years of work experience, preferably in a related field Strong MS Excel skills and financial modeling (familiarity with accounting software a plus) Financial analysis and problem solving skills MBA, MPP, MPA, CMA or other advanced degree with analytical focus. Strong client communication and interpersonal skills Thorough, detail-oriented and quality-conscious individual who can balance multiple assignments Commitment to education and knowledge of charter schools a major plus Ability to travel within D.C. occasionally and work non-standard hours to attend evening board meetings, etc. Start date is flexible. Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.