Vice President, Financial Planning and Operations

Financial Strategy:

• Own the Foundation's annual operating budget and long-term financial sustainability.
• Partner with fundraising and grants teams to project revenue and build multi-year funding strategies.
• Manage liquidity against a seven-month cash reserve target and produce monthly cash flow forecasts.

Finance Operations:

• Oversee core finance operations including procurement, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and corporate cards.
• Maintain strong internal controls, policy compliance, and audit readiness.
• Drive efficiency through process improvement, automation, and system upgrades.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Finance team across Financial Planning and Support and Finance Operations.
• Ensure alignment across planning, operations, and accounting to deliver accurate financial management.
• Serve on the Finance Leadership Team and build a culture of ownership, collaboration, and excellence.

Regional Oversight:

• Lead financial monitoring across the KIPP network, partnering with regional superintendents and CFOs.
• Monitor regional financial health through quarterly data, budgets, and audits.
• Coach regional CFOs and finance leaders through complex financial challenges.