Chief Financial Officer

Academies Of Math And Science - Tempe, AZ

Full-time - Senior

Tempe, AZ

About the position

The position serves as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CEO and the Network Executive Team, focusing on the sustainability and growth of new management contracts, acquisitions, and expansion into new states. The role involves overseeing and leading the presentation of financials, engaging with stakeholders, board members, and funders as necessary. The candidate will lead and manage the organization's finance and accounting teams, ensuring that training and support are provided for regional, network, and school-based staff in financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to analyze funding models of states for expansion, lead the financial aspects of acquiring other charter school management companies, and represent AMS Impact with financial management clients, driving the performance of that business. In terms of finance and budget responsibilities, the candidate will oversee budgets exceeding $120 million, lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and economic modeling, and assess the financial implications of potential strategic and growth alternatives. They will ensure sound financial reporting of budgeted and actual financial performance on a quarterly basis to maintain financial stability. The role also includes establishing and maintaining fiscal stewardship, overseeing internal controls, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards, and driving financial security and sustainability for Academies of Math and Science and partner schools. The candidate will implement efficient processes and systems for financial operations, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CEO and Network Executive Team on sustainability of growth of new management contracts, acquisitions, and new states.
• Oversee and lead presentation of financials.
• Engage with stakeholders, board members, and funders as needed.
• Lead and manage the organization's finance and accounting teams.
• Oversee training and support for regional, network, and school-based staff in financial operations.
• Analyze funding models of states for expansion.
• Lead the financial side of the acquisition of other charter school management companies and contracts for turnarounds/takeovers.
• Represent AMS Impact with financial management clients and lead the performance of that business.
• Oversee budgets of $120 M+.
• Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and economic modeling including yearly budgets consistent with long-term goals.
• Assess the financial implications of potential strategic and growth alternatives.
• Oversee sound financial reporting of budgeted and actual financial performance on a quarterly basis to ensure financial stability.
• Establish and maintain fiscal stewardship and oversee internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Drive financial security and sustainability for Academies of Math and Science and other partner schools.
• Implement efficient processes and systems for financial operations.

Requirements

• Non-profit accounting experience.
• Experience with financial debt deals (municipal bond, CDFI, developer), leading facilities development, and financing.
• Understanding of federal grants and regulations.
• Experience with Workday or similar ERP software.
• Experience with 401k plans.
• Oversight of at least $100m P&L and success leading a team in a rapid-growing organization.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as CFO in non-profit or for-profit entity (ideally both).
• Ability to work well in a matrix-organization environment working closely with other executives.
• Financial expertise in multi-revenue stream and multi-site environments.
• Strong understanding of accounting and payroll functions.
• Comprehension of State and Federal regulatory requirements.
• Experience in overseeing complex budgets and financials.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and health benefits package.
• 401K matching up to 4% vests on day 1.
• Opportunity to contribute to the transformation of underserved communities.
• Leadership role in a high-performing team with people who care about each other.