Vice President, Financial Planning & Operations

About the Company: Well-established network of free, open-access charter schools Industry Education Management Type Educational Institution Founded 2006 Employees 501-1000 Categories Believe College Prep Charter School KBCP KBP KECP KIPP KIPP Believe KIPP Central City KIPP Leadership KIPP Morial KIPP New Orleans Schools. KNOS KLA KLP KRHS Kindergarten College Prep OPSB Orleans Parish Public Schoo Renaissance Education

About the Role: The Company seeks a Vice President of Financial Planning and Operations to lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and finance operations. The role includes developing long-term financial models, managing liquidity, aligning revenue and investments, and delivering timely financial insights to leaders and board members. The successful candidate will oversee core operations, internal controls, audit readiness, and improvements to finance systems and processes. They will also monitor financial performance across a national network, advise regional finance leaders, and lead and develop a high-performing finance team. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership in financial planning, operations, accounting, or auditing, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; an advanced degree is preferred. Deep nonprofit finance expertise, including fund accounting and federal funding compliance, is required. Applicants should bring a record of improving financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and decision support, along with experience overseeing finance operations and internal controls. Strong team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations are essential; experience supporting multiple sites or regions is preferred. Hiring Manager Title Chief Financial Officer FunctionsFinance Operations