Director of Finance (Los Angeles, California)

OPPORTUNITY:
Green Dot is embarking on an ambitious five-year plan to nearly double in size, doing so in a way that will enable us to have 10 times the impact on education in Los Angeles. By doing so, we will extend our work as a leading change agent in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), taking on the most difficult challenges in education reform: turning around existing failed schools and promoting reform and reinvention of the school district.

The Director of Finance has the opportunity to ignite and make possible the achievement of our five-year vision. To realize the envisioned impact on reform, we must successfully create and execute our financial strategy as well as manage our day-to-day finances. The Director of Finance will be responsible for creating a pathway to sustainability as well as actionable, timely and accurate financial statements.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
?Working with the CFO, create and manage organization-wide financial strategy
?Develop a deep understanding of the California and national education funding models to assess organizational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
?Refine and present 5 year strategic planning model to key stakeholders including senior executives and board of directors
?Develop and execute tools that highlight monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance and actionable items for schools and departments
?Develop forecasting tools and manage financial projections
?Present current-state and financial projections to key stakeholders
?Manage a small team in a fast growing organization
?Working with the CFO and Controller, set department wide goals and objectives
?Transform current processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and overall ease of use

COMPENSATION:
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience within a range $100k - $115K. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of Los Angeles students.

Source: http://www.bridgestar.org/MyCareerCenter/PositionDetails.aspx?jobId=10531

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