KIPP NYC
KIPP NYC Director, Cash Management & Special Projects
KIPP NYC, New York, New York, us, 10261
Position Title
KIPP NYC Director, Cash Management & Special Projects Overview
KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. We serve more than 11,000 students and alumni with a staff of over 1,000 and continue to grow. Position Summary
The Director, Cash Management and Special Projects is an essential role on the KIPP NYC Finance team responsible for the oversight and strategic management of the organization\'s cash, investments, banking relationships, team compliance management, and other special projects. Reporting to the CFO, the Director will evaluate banking relationships, ensure liquidity, and support strategic growth across a multi-entity charter school network. The role is hybrid, based in the KIPP NYC Shared Services Team office in Midtown Manhattan, with 3-4 days in person and occasional travel to schools in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. If you relocate outside a commutable distance to the office or out of NY, you must notify HR.
Duties and Responsibilities
Cash and Liquidity Management: oversee daily cash positioning, ensure timely and accurate fund transfers across schools and business units; bank reconciliations across all accounts and entities; reconcile due to/due from balances; monitor internal controls over cash operations, disbursements, and reconciliations.
Cash Flow Forecasting: develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts (weekly, monthly, annual); analyze variances and trends; align forecasts with budget projections and funding cycles; provide scenario modeling for strategic decisions and contingency planning.
Banking and Financial Relationships: manage corporate banking activities and serve as primary liaison with financial institutions; maintain bank account structures and platform administration; implement treasury systems to improve automation, reporting, and security; evaluate and optimize treasury partnerships; lead banking transitions as needed.
Strategic Leadership and Team Collaboration: provide financial insight and recommendations to executive leadership to support strategic initiatives; partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Budgeting, Operations, and Development teams.
Compliance Calendar and Deliverables Oversight: own and manage the Finance and Accounting team\'s compliance calendar, ensuring timely delivery of key items such as audit and financial statements, grant and donor reporting, tax filings, state and federal reports, and other required submissions; coordinate task ownership and progress tracking across teams.
Special Projects: support the CFO in achieving team goals by managing special projects as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master\'s degree or MBA preferred.
Minimum 5 years of progressive treasury or finance experience, preferably in nonprofit, education, or public sector environments.
Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, treasury operations, and reconciliation processes.
Experience with bank reconciliations and intercompany due to/due from account management.
Skilled in treasury platforms, ERP systems, Excel modeling, and data analytics.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership skills with strong attention to deadlines and detail.
Ability to build trusting relationships with diverse audiences and communicate effectively in challenging situations.
Data-driven decision maker, effective at prioritizing multiple projects and aligning with goals.
Additional Information
Salary: $115,000 to $135,000 with standardized ranges by role level and function. Individual salaries are determined with equity considerations and benchmarking.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision; 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match after 6 months; generous time off aligned with the school calendar; up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave; back-up child and elder care; life insurance and disability coverage; professional development and tuition reimbursement.
This description is intended to describe the type of work performed by the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. KIPP NYC LLC is an equal opportunity employer and an anti-racist organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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KIPP NYC Director, Cash Management & Special Projects Overview
KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. We serve more than 11,000 students and alumni with a staff of over 1,000 and continue to grow. Position Summary
The Director, Cash Management and Special Projects is an essential role on the KIPP NYC Finance team responsible for the oversight and strategic management of the organization\'s cash, investments, banking relationships, team compliance management, and other special projects. Reporting to the CFO, the Director will evaluate banking relationships, ensure liquidity, and support strategic growth across a multi-entity charter school network. The role is hybrid, based in the KIPP NYC Shared Services Team office in Midtown Manhattan, with 3-4 days in person and occasional travel to schools in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. If you relocate outside a commutable distance to the office or out of NY, you must notify HR.
Duties and Responsibilities
Cash and Liquidity Management: oversee daily cash positioning, ensure timely and accurate fund transfers across schools and business units; bank reconciliations across all accounts and entities; reconcile due to/due from balances; monitor internal controls over cash operations, disbursements, and reconciliations.
Cash Flow Forecasting: develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts (weekly, monthly, annual); analyze variances and trends; align forecasts with budget projections and funding cycles; provide scenario modeling for strategic decisions and contingency planning.
Banking and Financial Relationships: manage corporate banking activities and serve as primary liaison with financial institutions; maintain bank account structures and platform administration; implement treasury systems to improve automation, reporting, and security; evaluate and optimize treasury partnerships; lead banking transitions as needed.
Strategic Leadership and Team Collaboration: provide financial insight and recommendations to executive leadership to support strategic initiatives; partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Budgeting, Operations, and Development teams.
Compliance Calendar and Deliverables Oversight: own and manage the Finance and Accounting team\'s compliance calendar, ensuring timely delivery of key items such as audit and financial statements, grant and donor reporting, tax filings, state and federal reports, and other required submissions; coordinate task ownership and progress tracking across teams.
Special Projects: support the CFO in achieving team goals by managing special projects as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master\'s degree or MBA preferred.
Minimum 5 years of progressive treasury or finance experience, preferably in nonprofit, education, or public sector environments.
Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, treasury operations, and reconciliation processes.
Experience with bank reconciliations and intercompany due to/due from account management.
Skilled in treasury platforms, ERP systems, Excel modeling, and data analytics.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership skills with strong attention to deadlines and detail.
Ability to build trusting relationships with diverse audiences and communicate effectively in challenging situations.
Data-driven decision maker, effective at prioritizing multiple projects and aligning with goals.
Additional Information
Salary: $115,000 to $135,000 with standardized ranges by role level and function. Individual salaries are determined with equity considerations and benchmarking.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision; 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match after 6 months; generous time off aligned with the school calendar; up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave; back-up child and elder care; life insurance and disability coverage; professional development and tuition reimbursement.
This description is intended to describe the type of work performed by the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. KIPP NYC LLC is an equal opportunity employer and an anti-racist organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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