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About the Role

KIPP NYC is seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to partner closely with the CEO and executive team to translate ambitious goals into an integrated, forward-looking financial strategy. The CFO will oversee all aspects of the finance function, including accounting and financial planning & analysis (FP&A), ensuring financial health, operational rigor, and long-term sustainability for a ~$300M annual operating budget. This role offers the chance to shape the future of a high-performing organization and expand opportunities for thousands of students across New York City.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO, Board, and executive team, translating vision into actionable financial plans, scenario models, and resource allocation across a complex, multi-entity structure.
Deliver forward-looking financial insights and actionable recommendations to guide high-level decision-making.
Advance budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis toward strategic, driver-based, school-level models.
Oversee financial strategy for real estate and facilities across a ~$500M asset portfolio.
Modernize financial infrastructure and accounting operations to ensure consistency, accuracy, and audit-readiness across entities.
Standardize internal controls, financial reporting, and compliance to drive operational rigor.
Optimize core financial systems (e.g., Intacct, FloQast, Vena) and explore emerging tools like AI to increase efficiency and scalability.
Streamline cash management, banking structures, and the transition of payroll into finance.
Execute a multi-year finance/ops roadmap in partnership with the CEO to build sustainable, scalable systems.
Build financial acumen across the network through targeted training for school leaders and central staff.
Lead, mentor, and foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement across the ~15 to 18-person finance team.
Build trust-based relationships with school leaders, boards, and external partners.
Partner with the Board and external advisors to evaluate long-term strategy for KIPP NYC’s ~$500M real estate portfolio.
Deepen the partnership between Finance and the People team.

Requirements

A strong technical foundation in accounting, with deep experience leading enterprise financial strategy and financial management, including long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
A track record of serving as a trusted strategic advisor to CEOs, executive teams, and boards, bringing executive presence, sound judgment, independent thinking, and the confidence to constructively challenge assumptions.
Significant experience leading finance within highly complex, multi-entity organizations (ideally $100M+ operating budgets), including sophisticated debt structures, S&P-rated bonds, capital planning, and real estate financing.
Experience overseeing significant real estate and capital assets, with the ability to guide long-term planning, financing strategies, and external partner relationships across a large and complex portfolio.
The analytical sophistication to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights that support organizational strategy and informed decision-making.
A demonstrated track record of strengthening and modernizing finance organizations by improving systems, processes, technology, and organizational effectiveness.
Experience leveraging technology—including AI and modern financial platforms—to build scalable, data-driven operations and improve organizational decision-making.
An unwavering commitment to fiscal stewardship, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
Strong operational judgment, including the ability to assess finance operations, establish meaningful performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement across the function.
A collaborative, enterprise-wide mindset with the ability to build strong partnerships across Finance, People, Operations, and school-based leadership to advance organizational priorities.
An empowering leadership style that develops high-performing teams through clear expectations, coaching, accountability, and a culture of ownership, learning, and continuous improvement.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and communicate complex financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including school leaders, executive leadership, and the Board.
A passion for building financial acumen across the organization, enabling leaders at every level to make informed, data-driven decisions and strengthen organizational performance.
A demonstrated commitment to KIPP NYC’s mission of providing high-quality public education and advancing social justice and racial equity, with a deep belief in the power of education to create opportunity.
Authenticity, humility, and sound judgment, with a student-centered approach to financial stewardship and organizational decision-making.
Intellectual curiosity, resilience, adaptability, and comfort navigating complexity within a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.
The highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in managing highly sensitive and confidential information.
Education or nonprofit sector experience is helpful but not required.

Skills

Accounting
Financial Strategy
Financial Management
Long-range Planning
Budgeting
Forecasting
Resource Allocation
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Debt Structures
S&P-rated Bonds
Capital Planning
Real Estate Financing
Financial Systems Optimization
AI Integration
Cash Management
Internal Controls
Regulatory Compliance
Audit Readiness
Performance Metrics
Relationship Building
Stakeholder Influence
Financial Acumen Development

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time
In-person

Experience Level

Senior Leadership
Extensive experience leading finance within highly complex, multi-entity organizations (ideally $100M+ operating budgets)

Salary/Compensations

$300,000 - $350,000

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with a 50% match after 6 months
Generous Time-Off aligned with the school calendar
Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave
Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care
Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term / Long-term disability
8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years
Annual professional development funds
Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.
KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.
Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life.
Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members.
KIPP NYC enters its next chapter from a position of considerable strength, having nearly doubled enrollment, expanded its presence across New York City, and celebrated its 30th anniversary.
KIPP NYC is one of the largest and most influential regions within the national KIPP network.
The organization is intentionally investing in the processes, technology, and operating model needed to support its next phase of impact, focusing on building an even more integrated, data-driven, and scalable enterprise.
Since CEO Leslie-Bernard Joseph joined KIPP NYC in August 2025, the executive team has embraced a highly collaborative and systems-oriented approach to strengthening the organization for its future.
Significant investments have already been made to enhance the finance function, including expanding leadership capacity, accelerating financial close timelines, strengthening cash management, and enhancing audit readiness.

Equal Opportunity

KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City.
KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.