Leader, Finance Operations

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 57 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.Job DescriptionAs the fastest-growing, highest-performing charter school network in New York State, Success Academy is reimagining K-12 public education. Nationally recognized for our innovative, whole-child school model and outstanding academic results, Success Academy educators are empowering children from all backgrounds with the knowledge, skills, and self-belief to succeed in college and in life. Reporting to the Controller, the Leader, Finance Operations will oversee and manage core finance operations functions including, but not limited to, accounts payable, payroll, billing operations, T&E, corporate card program, and finance systems.  This person should be passionate about innovation, change management, and collaboration, with a highly operational and data-driven approach to problem-solving. A strong grasp of financial systems and transactional detail as well as the ability to clearly synthesize data, drive continuous improvement, and effectively communicate to stakeholders at different levels of the organization will be paramount.Key responsibilities include :  Oversee and manage core finance operations functions including, but not limited to, accounts payable, payroll, billing operations, T&E, corporate card program, and finance systemsEnsure compliance with internal controls and procedures in the execution of daily operations across all finance operations functions; responsible for monthly close and reporting activities related to finance operations functionsIdentify opportunities for process enhancements, system optimizations, and automation that can improve efficiency and accuracy across financial operations; maintain a continuous improvement approachLead the implementation of improved processes, automation, and tooling with the goal of increasing accuracy and efficiency, reducing risk, and improving the employee experienceDevelop and maintain strong relationships with finance, HR,  and information technology teams, including serving as primary liaison to the information technology team for financial systems Manage and oversee end-to-end enhancement projects across finance, including project planning, stakeholder engagement, timeline management, testing, deployment, and comprehensive documentationPartner with finance process owners, application owners, and cross-functional business partners to lead process improvements, drive change management, and identify future transformation initiativesManage and develop a team of 5 , and manage cross functional initiatives across teams.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Systems; MBA or CPA preferred.10 years of relevant experience (finance operations, payroll, transformation, project management) with an increasing scope of responsibilitySix Sigma certification and application of Six Sigma methodology in a work setting preferred.Entrepreneurial leader with a high degree of ownership, integrity, bias for action, and the willingness to roll up their sleevesIn-depth functional experience with financial processes in NetSuite (ERP), ADP (payroll processing), Workday (HRIS), Coupa (Procurement), and related systems, with a proven ability to design and optimize workflows and integrationsStrong problem-solving and analytical skills including the ability to develop key operational metrics, clearly summarize and interpret results, and develop actionable recommendations for management decision-making Excellent project management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, react quickly and responsively to many competing requests while adhering to timelines and milestonesStrong supervisory and mentoring skills with the ability to attract top talent and coach a team with varying levels of expertise To join our team, please upload a cover letter and resume that outlines your candidacy. Your cover letter should explain in detail your qualifications for the position. Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed. (Note : While completing the online application your cover letter may be uploaded to the same screen where you will find the resume you uploaded earlier in the process.)Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal-opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.Compensation RangeAnnual Salary : $170,000.00 - $195,000.00Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.Already an employee of Success Academies? Please go to your Okta Dashboard>

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Career to apply via our Internal Careers page.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at .Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.SummaryLocation : New York, NYType : Full time

Salary : $170,000 - $195,000