Array Education
Array Education is an innovation studio that supports, connects, and invests in teaching and learning projects starting with early literacy and continuing through the strong launch of a young person's career.
The projects we are inspired by, whether in K-12 or beyond, are designed to prepare young people to pursue paths of their choosing post high school. Our post K-12 work is united by a recognition that as we age our educations and our careers are best described not as sequential stops in our lives but rather the double helix of our lives' DNA.
Array Education currently operates six main programs or ventures – Cooperman College Scholars, a college scholarship program targeting high-potential, underrepresented students from Essex County, NJ; nXu, that provides research-based, transformative, purpose-driven learning experiences for youth and adults through a school-based curriculum, educator training and development, and direct student programming; Lit, a program partnering with school and system leaders to build, implement, and sustain reading ecosystems that live at the intersection of research and instructional equity; Prelude, a program that connects high school students with paid internships in order to support work-based learning and help students explore purposeful careers; Teach Like a Champion, a program that studies and shares the best practices of effective teachers; and In Tandem, a program that connects a diverse youth population trained in design thinking with organizations looking to incorporate youth voices to improve their products, programs and services.
The Array central team provides shared services support to all of our programs, including financial, operations, HR, technology, and legal support services. Our job is to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes, so our colleagues can focus on delivering amazing, life-changing programs.
The Opportunity
Reporting to Array's Managing Director of Finance, the Director of Finance will lead all accounting operations at Array Education, ensuring that financial statements, reports, and records are accurate, timely, and compliant with regulatory and audit standards. The position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented leader with deep expertise in nonprofit GAAP accounting and financial operations. The ideal candidate will balance strong technical skills with a systems orientation to drive accuracy and efficiency. The Director of Finance must also have a passion for Array's purpose, a deeply collaborative approach to work, and comfort navigating complex and evolving educational ventures. Responsibilities
Oversee all core accounting functions, including bookkeeping, A/P, A/R, payroll, general ledger, and monthly closing Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing and proper recording of payroll data into the accounting system to support program-level and project-specific reporting Lead grant-related accounting, ensuring accurate expense tracking, timely reporting, and compliance with grant requirements Lead the annual audit process, ensuring a clean audit with no material weaknesses Manage the preparation and filing of the annual Form 990 and other required regulatory filings Maintain and continuously strengthen fiscal policies and procedures, including internal controls, to safeguard assets and ensure efficient accounting practices Ensure that all finance records are properly documented, organized and securely maintained Finance team management
Mentor and support junior finance team members, providing guidance and feedback to support high quality work as a team Identify and develop professional development opportunities to improve financial and operational effectiveness Contribute to a collaborative, service-oriented culture within the Array central team Systems and continuous improvement
Lead efforts to research, evaluate, recommend, and implement new financial operations systems as needed for our central team and program teams Collaborate with colleagues to improve financial operations and streamline accounting workflows to deliver accurate reporting and high-quality accounting support Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA and/or Master's degree strongly preferred 7+ years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role Deep understanding of nonprofit GAAP accounting principles, including grant and fund accounting Demonstrated effectiveness in communicating and collaborating, able to translate complex accounting issues for non-financial colleagues Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex accounting operations and deadlines Fluency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite Commitment to Array's mission and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, evolving, organization environment Benefits
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000, depending on experience. Array Education offers a competitive benefits package, including subsidized health insurance (medical, dental, vision), disability insurance, 401(k) match, unlimited sick time, 18 holidays, and 15 PTO/vacation days. Location
The Director of Finance role is a hybrid role with travel to Array's New York City home office 1-4 times a month. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from women and people of color.
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Reporting to Array's Managing Director of Finance, the Director of Finance will lead all accounting operations at Array Education, ensuring that financial statements, reports, and records are accurate, timely, and compliant with regulatory and audit standards. The position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented leader with deep expertise in nonprofit GAAP accounting and financial operations. The ideal candidate will balance strong technical skills with a systems orientation to drive accuracy and efficiency. The Director of Finance must also have a passion for Array's purpose, a deeply collaborative approach to work, and comfort navigating complex and evolving educational ventures. Responsibilities
Oversee all core accounting functions, including bookkeeping, A/P, A/R, payroll, general ledger, and monthly closing Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing and proper recording of payroll data into the accounting system to support program-level and project-specific reporting Lead grant-related accounting, ensuring accurate expense tracking, timely reporting, and compliance with grant requirements Lead the annual audit process, ensuring a clean audit with no material weaknesses Manage the preparation and filing of the annual Form 990 and other required regulatory filings Maintain and continuously strengthen fiscal policies and procedures, including internal controls, to safeguard assets and ensure efficient accounting practices Ensure that all finance records are properly documented, organized and securely maintained Finance team management
Mentor and support junior finance team members, providing guidance and feedback to support high quality work as a team Identify and develop professional development opportunities to improve financial and operational effectiveness Contribute to a collaborative, service-oriented culture within the Array central team Systems and continuous improvement
Lead efforts to research, evaluate, recommend, and implement new financial operations systems as needed for our central team and program teams Collaborate with colleagues to improve financial operations and streamline accounting workflows to deliver accurate reporting and high-quality accounting support Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA and/or Master's degree strongly preferred 7+ years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role Deep understanding of nonprofit GAAP accounting principles, including grant and fund accounting Demonstrated effectiveness in communicating and collaborating, able to translate complex accounting issues for non-financial colleagues Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex accounting operations and deadlines Fluency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite Commitment to Array's mission and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, evolving, organization environment Benefits
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000, depending on experience. Array Education offers a competitive benefits package, including subsidized health insurance (medical, dental, vision), disability insurance, 401(k) match, unlimited sick time, 18 holidays, and 15 PTO/vacation days. Location
The Director of Finance role is a hybrid role with travel to Array's New York City home office 1-4 times a month. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from women and people of color.
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