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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 and a ~$500M real estate portfolio. 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

Oversee all aspects of the finance function, including accounting and financial planning & analysis (FP&A).
Ensure financial health, operational rigor, and long-term sustainability.
Lead a team of approximately 15 accounting and FP&A professionals.
Build a more integrated, systems-driven, and scalable finance function.
Modernize systems, refine core financial infrastructure, and integrate emerging technologies like AI.
Transition payroll into finance and standardize internal controls.
Partner with school-based leaders to build financial acumen network-wide.
Coach, mentor, and foster a high-performing team with a culture grounded in accountability and continuous improvement.
Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO and senior leadership, translating financial data into clear insights.
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.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO, Board, and executive team, translating vision into actionable financial plans.
Deliver forward-looking financial insights and actionable recommendations.
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.
Standardize internal controls, financial reporting, and compliance.
Optimize core financial systems (e.g., Intacct, FloQast, Vena) and explore emerging tools like AI.
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.
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.

Requirements

Strong technical foundation in accounting.
Deep experience leading enterprise financial strategy and financial management, including long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
Track record of serving as a trusted strategic advisor to CEOs, executive teams, and boards.
Significant experience leading finance within highly complex, multi-entity organizations (ideally $100M+ operating budgets).
Experience with sophisticated debt structures, S&P-rated bonds, capital planning, and real estate financing.
Experience overseeing significant real estate and capital assets.
Analytical sophistication to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
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.
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.
Collaborative, enterprise-wide mindset with the ability to build strong partnerships across Finance, People, Operations, and school-based leadership.
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.
Ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and communicate complex financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
Passion for building financial acumen across the organization.
Demonstrated commitment to KIPP NYC’s mission of providing high-quality public education and advancing social justice and racial equity.
Authenticity, humility, and sound judgment, with a student-centered approach to financial stewardship.
Intellectual curiosity, resilience, adaptability, and comfort navigating complexity.
Highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
Education or nonprofit sector experience is helpful but not required.
KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.

Skills

Accounting
Financial Strategy
Financial Management
Long-range Planning
Budgeting
Forecasting
Resource Allocation
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Systems Improvement
Process Improvement
Technology Implementation
AI Integration
Internal Controls
Regulatory Compliance
Audit Readiness
Operational Judgment
Performance Metrics
Continuous Improvement
Collaboration
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Relationship Building
Mentoring
Coaching
Data Analysis
Real Estate Financial Strategy
Capital Planning
Debt Structures
S&P-rated Bonds
Cash Management
Payroll Transition

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time
In-person

Experience Level

Senior Leadership
Experience leading finance within highly complex, multi-entity organizations (ideally $100M+ operating budgets)
Experience overseeing significant real estate and capital assets

Salary/Compensations

USD 300000 - USD 350000 - yearly

Benefits

Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
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 and expanded its presence across New York City.
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 a larger, increasingly sophisticated organization.
The focus now is 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.
Significant investments have already been made to enhance the finance function.
These efforts have positioned the organization well, with a clean FY25 audit anticipated and a finance function ready to shift from building foundational capabilities toward driving long-term strategic value.

Equal Opportunity

KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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.