Director of Finance at The Foundation for Hispanic Education
About the Employer
The Foundation for Hispanic Education (TFHE) was established in 1981 as a product of the late Dr. B. Roberto Cruz’s vision of providing quality education and support for all underserved learners, with a focus on Latino students. With 106 committed staff members, TFHE now serves over 1,050 students from the community neighborhoods of Mayfair, Mt. Pleasant, Sylvandale, Santee, and Alum Rock in East San Jose. TFHE operates three charter high schools.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Foundation for Hispanic Education (TFHE) seeks a Director of Finance, who will be responsible for managing the financial and business affairs of TFHE. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Finance will be a highly-analytical director, overseeing our organization’s financial planning and accounting operations. In this position, the Director of Finance will not only be an accomplished accountant and proactive with TFHE finances, but will also be aware and provide advice on the best path of sustainability and growth for our organization. Duties and Responsibilities: - Stays up-to-date with research and current legislation, especially in California public schools in current business and finance management practices, including latest accounting standards, methods, policies and principles to meet TFHE, State & Federal standards & requirements. - Ensures implementation of internal controls to safeguard spending and funding allocations. - Communicates relevant accounting processes business operations with administration, teachers and staff, and will represent TFHE at business/finance meetings and workshops. In coordination with the leadership team, aligns duties to the mission of TFHE.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent. CPA preferred. - 8 years of professional experience including substantial experience overseeing financial and operational systems. - Firm commitment to and belief in TFHE mission; experience in a high performing charter school or education organization preferred. - Advanced expertise in financial functions including accounting and controls, compliance, reporting, budgeting, grants management, financial modeling, and budget planning. - Organized and execution-oriented with deep experience managing many moving parts and consistently delivering on time. - Ability to oversee and manage multiple third party administrators and service partners. - Demonstrated ability to both work autonomously and collaboratively with the leadership team. - Strong leadership qualities. - Ability to work under pressure. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Knowledge of education laws, school finance, governance and fundraising preferred. - Organized project manager with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. - Open to feedback, with willingness to take personal responsibility for functional operations and cross functional performance.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent. CPA preferred. - 8 years of professional experience including substantial experience overseeing financial and operational systems. - Firm commitment to and belief in TFHE mission; experience in a high performing charter school or education organization preferred. - Advanced expertise in financial functions including accounting and controls, compliance, reporting, budgeting, grants management, financial modeling, and budget planning. - Organized and execution-oriented with deep experience managing many moving parts and consistently delivering on time. - Ability to oversee and manage multiple third party administrators and service partners. - Demonstrated ability to both work autonomously and collaboratively with the leadership team. - Strong leadership qualities. - Ability to work under pressure. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Knowledge of education laws, school finance, governance and fundraising preferred. - Organized project manager with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. - Open to feedback, with willingness to take personal responsibility for functional operations and cross functional performance.
Application Deadline
6/30/2023 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
5/22/2023
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$130,000 - $160,000
Length of Work Year
261
Employment Type
Full Time