Director of Finance

Howard Beach, NY
Full Time
Business
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools

Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools (OWNCS) educates students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Our educational philosophy is based on inquiry, active and experiential learning, and social justice.  We are committed to providing strong educational opportunities for children in underserved communities and believe in the importance of creating socio-economically and culturally diverse schools.
 
The network of schools includes three schools on four different campuses located in Astoria, Long Island City, Corona, and Howard Beach.  The first school opened its doors in 2002. All three schools are authorized by the State University of New York, Charter Schools Institute and are in various stages of authorization as International Baccalaureate World Schools.

Position
Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools seeks to immediately fill the Director of Finance position.  This leadership role will be a thought-partner who collaborates with and reports to CEO to assure that the schools' vision, culture, mission and future goals are met. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager who will lead and develop an internal team to support the schools' fiscal management, business planning and budgeting needs.

The ideal candidate is organized, optimistic, and diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills and is a strong communicator (written and orally).  The successful candidate will have a proven track record and experience in accounting, budgeting, contract, grants, and risk management, and compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Work with the CEO and Board of Trustees to ensure the financial integrity of the OWNCS Education Corporation by overseeing and managing all financial functions of the organization
  • Manage day-to-day financial tasks including, but not limited to AR/AP, journal entries, deposits, etc.
  • Lead and oversee the annual budgeting and planning process with the CEO; review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization's financial status
  • Manage grant allocations, compliance, and financial reporting requirements
  • Serve as a point person for the Board of Trustees Treasurer and Finance Committee
  • Establish and maintain a purchasing system that satisfies the requirements for procurement of goods and services
  • Establish and maintain a system of controls over cash receipts, deposits, disbursement, and investments
  • Establish a system of internal controls for financial operations sufficient to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that accounts are properly stated
  • Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner to CEO, state agencies, and Board of Trustees
  • Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the Board of Trustees
  • Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the Board of Trustees
  • Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system
  • Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting

Disclaimer
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required for this position.  It is not intended to limit, or in any way to modify, the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, or reassign duties responsibilities to this job at any time.  The use of a particular illustration shall not be used to exclude non-listed duties of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Skills and Abilities
  • Robust Analytical Skills
  • Experience with and in integrating IT Financial Systems
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Experience with budget and business plan development
Compensation and Benefits
  • Salary range is $120,000 to $175,000
  • Health/Dental/Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Commuter and Gym Benefits
  • Paid time off
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of a B.A. in Accounting, Finance, or other related fields. Ideally an MBA
  • Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 5+ Years of experience working in accounting, finance or related area, preferably in a nonprofit or educational environment
  • Mastery of GAAP
  • Supervisory Experience
  • The ability to travel to each school location (Astoria, Howard Beach, and Corona)

 
EEO Statement

OWNCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, actual or perceived mental or physical disability, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), sex/gender, gender identity, presentation, expression or nonconformity (including cisgender/transgender, non-binary or intersex status), marital status, domestic partner status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, asexuality), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, unemployment status, credit history, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (each a “Protected Characteristic”).

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities discipline, discharge and general treatment during employment.
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