Talent.com
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Deputy Chief Financial OfficerFriendship Public Charter School • Washington, DC, US
serp_jobs.error_messages.no_longer_accepting
Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Friendship Public Charter School • Washington, DC, US
job_description.job_card.30_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Deputy Chief Financial Officer supports the team in stewarding the fiscal resources in support of Friendship's strategic plan and leading the work of the Finance team across the areas of budget, accounting, procurement, grants and compliance. This team member will create the financial strategy to support effective budget planning, maximizing available funds, and ensuring an equitable distribution of resources for the day-to-day operations to support Friendship's vision for student success. The Deputy Chief Financial Officer must be an experienced and accomplished finance professional with knowledge of accounting, a key advisor to the CFO and other Friendship executive team members, and a collaborator with other departments and stakeholders (internal and external) that support the district's improvement. The team includes Budget and Planning, Procurement and Purchasing, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Grants and Accounting.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Equity Leadership and Student Success

  • Support the implementation of strategic financial strategies that maximize available funds and ensure equitable distribution of resources across the district to support student success.
  • Provide strategic leadership to develop the district's annual budget and multi-year financial plans in conjunction with Friendship's campus and network leaders.
  • Spearhead, in collaboration with the CFO, annual capital planning and monitoring processes so that capital expenditures reinforce broader programmatic goals.
  • Ensure compliance with requirements from the charter authorizer, bondholders and financial institutions, and State and Federal laws governing the oversight of the organization's finances.

Finance Team Leadership and Management

  • Represent the district, as needed, on budgetary matters in a variety of venues, including public hearings and external stakeholder and community meetings.
  • Manage the performance and effectiveness of the Finance Office across all areas, including but not limited to : the successful implementation of financial and budget goals, effective controls and monitoring of the district's budget, efficient operational processes, and excellent service to schools and district offices.
  • Forecast short- and long-range cash requirements and obligations as a basis for sound financial and equitable funding mechanisms.
  • Coordinate the preparation and presentation of monthly budget reporting and annual projections for all aspects of the budget; collaborate with the team and external support to ensure accuracy of analysis and data in departmental reports.
  • Emphasize the importance of the Finance Office's essential role serving the district's students, families, staff, and community partners in interactions and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist with the annual financial audit and reporting to external authorities as well as the completion of any required financial reports, including ongoing financial reports and grants reporting.

    • Systems, Support and Execution

  • Ensure the successful implementation of the Finance Office's tools, including Vena, ADP, and Coupa to improve organizational insights and data visualization.
  • Provide project management oversight and for priority short- and long-term initiatives; develop tools to track progress and monitor key performance goals.
  • Implement adequate internal controls and ensures adequate accounting records to document compliance with relevant laws and policies.
  • Serve as a critical thought-partner and support for department leaders and on budgetary matters and build their capacity as fiscal stewards of the district's resources.
  • Create proactive systems that garner feedback from stakeholders to inform the budget process, budget transparency, and fiscal stewardship for departments and campus teams.
  • Effectively communicate and share data with broad audiences to improve transparency, trust, and confidence in the district and to promote sharing learning.

    • Talent Management and Professional Learning

  • Lead and coach an effective team united around a common vision of operational excellence and support.
  • Support staff to develop, implement, and evaluate project plans and strategy to achieve goals and objectives.
  • Cultivate positive relationships among staff internally and within the broader district, including principals, support staff, and the larger community.
  • Support staff in ensuring up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of relevant requirements, best-in-class operations, and use of tools.

    • Key Competencies

    The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following :

    Vision and Courage to Ensure All Students Achieve

  • Demonstrate belief and hold self and others accountable for reaching high academic achievement of all students.
  • Foster and inspire a clear and compelling vision.
  • Be courageous in addressing matters of equity, race, and bias in decision-making.

    • Leadership, Influence and Effective Communications

  • Communicate effectively, tailoring messages for the audience, context, and mode of communication.
  • Navigate politically complex structures, relationships, and dynamics to challenge ideas and enable thoughtful decisions and positive outcomes for students.
  • Maintain visibility and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
  • Prepare the CFO for effective decision-making conversations, anticipating and organizing key questions and data that support productive discussions to direct key fiscal priorities.
  • Build coalitions and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

    • Strategic Planning and Effective Execution

  • Exhibit outstanding critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, pinpoint problems and root causes, ask probing questions, and develop innovative solutions.
  • Demonstrate excellent execution and leadership skills and the ability to successfully lead employees in balancing multiple projects with clear deadlines.
  • Possess a deep understanding of systems-level operations, management, and organizational design in order to deliver desired outcomes for the district.

    • Team Leadership and Management

  • Gain the trust and respect of all staff, cultivating personal accountability among staff for excellent service, problem solving, and efficient budget processes.
  • Build and lead diverse staff; delegate and leverage the team effectively to achieve ambitious goals.
  • Assess team and individual skills and identify development needs; provide feedback and support to improve practice, build capacity, and maximize talent.
  • Promote professional learning and utilize effective adult learning techniques.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or a related career field from an accredited college or university. MBA, Master's, or CPA designation strongly preferred.
  • At least five (5) years of progressive, full-time, professional experience in budget leadership, public policy, public administration, or business management.
  • Direct experience in budgeting, budget preparation, financial monitoring, and financial analysis and evidence of success leading and managing a multi-million dollar budget. Public sector work experience strongly preferred.
  • Five (5) years of senior level supervisory / administrative / management experience, preferably in a large non-profit organization, government agency or school district.
  • Thorough knowledge of various types of public budgeting practices, policies, procedures, and challenges.
  • Experience in implementing comprehensive financial management systems, practices, and policies for an organization of significant size.
  • Ability to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity, and to prioritize work efforts to execute overall strategy.

    • FPCS's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual's capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Chief Financial Officer • Washington, DC, US

    Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
    Chief Financial Officer

    Chief Financial Officer

    Invictus International Consulting, LLC • Alexandria, VA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Invictus International Consulting, LLC.The CFO will be a trusted executive leader within Invictus, reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team.The CFO wi...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief Financial Officer CFOHybrid

    Chief Financial Officer CFOHybrid

    Shuvel Digital • Washington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) seeks a dynamic and experienced full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team. As a vital member of the Executive Team, the CFO will ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief Financial Officer

    Chief Financial Officer

    TradeJobsWorkForce • 22241 Arlington, VA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Chief Financial Officer Job Duties : Develops financial well-being of the organization by providing financ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief Financial Officer

    Chief Financial Officer

    The Patriot Group, Inc. (TPGI) • Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Advanced Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing.In person in the Wash DC Area Office and able to travel up to 50%.COMPANY PROFILE A rapidly scaling aerospace and defense manufacturer delivering advanced...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief Financial Officer

    Chief Financial Officer

    National Alliance on Mental Illness • Arlington, VA, USA
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH DRI WATERSTONE.NAMI seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a key member of the senior leadership team.A...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Chief Financial Officer

    Chief Financial Officer

    SG2 Recruiting • Alexandria, Virginia, USA
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    SG2 is supporting search for a Chief Financial Officer who will be a trusted executive leader within a growing government contractor and reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a key member of...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief Financial Officer

    Chief Financial Officer

    USPTO • Alexandria, VA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    This range is provided by USPTO.Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain an interim...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    Cordia Resources • Silver Spring, MD, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.permanent +1
    Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO).Interim with potential for permanent hire.Seeking an experienced CFO to provide strategic financial leadership during a transition period.The ideal candidate w...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

    Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

    College of Southern Maryland • La Plata, MD, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    This job listing has expired and may no longer be relevant!.Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief Financial and Operations Officer

    Chief Financial and Operations Officer

    Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter • Washington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Greenpeace USA is requesting a Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) who is an experienced, adaptive leader with a passion for environmental justice. Reporting to the Executive Director, the...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief Investment Officer

    Chief Investment Officer

    DataAnnotation • Washington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    Chief Investment Officer role at.This is a remote position with flexible scheduling and project-based work opportunities. Train AI models by providing diverse and complex financial problems for eval...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Executive Office

    Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Executive Office

    National Association of Social Workers • Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    To be considered for this position, please upload your resume and cover letter at the prompt.Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organizatio...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    Cherry Bekaert • Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
    serp_jobs.job_card.permanent +1
    Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO).Interim with potential for permanent hire.Seeking an experienced CFO to provide strategic financial leadership during a transition period.The ideal candidate w...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Law Firm

    Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Law Firm

    Price Benowitz • Washington, DC, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Price Benowitz LLP is a fast-growing law firm headquartered in the DMV area.We are recognized for our commitment to passion, integrity, and excellence in every aspect of our practice.Our team of at...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief Financial Officer

    Chief Financial Officer

    Invictus International Consulting, LLC. • Alexandria, VA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    The CFO will be a trusted executive leader within Invictus, reporting directly to the CEO, and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team. The individual will lead all financial and accou...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Deputy Chief Financial Officer

    Deputy Chief Financial Officer

    Friendship Public Charter School • Washington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college preparatory public charter schools.Headquartered in Washington, DC. Friendship serves over 4,800 students in preschool to grad...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief Investment Officer

    Chief Investment Officer

    United Bank • Washington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Select how often (in days) to receive an alert : Create Alert.The Chief Investment Officer (CIO) is the thought leader and visionary responsible for establishing and guiding the over-all philosophy ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief Financial Officer

    Chief Financial Officer

    American Association for Justice • Washington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    The American Association for Justice (AAJ) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the neglig...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted