Excellence Community Schools
Who We Are
Excellence Community Schools (ECS)
is a Charter Management Organization (CMO) supporting schools in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT. Our programs are based on a proven, nationally recognized model, which originated in our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a National Blue Ribbon School.
Our Mission and Vision
Our schools prepare young scholars to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private, and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development. We accomplish this by offering a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum, which at the earliest of grades has an eye towards college preparation. To achieve this, our schools create a supportive and caring environment that at all times has high expectations of all students. We offer a differentiated, project-based learning environment that seeks to develop high-level analytic and critical thinking skills in all of our students. Our engaging and rigorous approach to educating our scholars is implemented by a collaborative team of teachers.
Who We Need
We are seeking individuals who are dedicated, ambitious, and committed to student success and education reform. Qualified candidates must demonstrate records of achievement, high degrees of personal responsibility, and the drive to do whatever it takes to ensure that every child achieves academic success. This individual must be committed to excellence, lead by example, and see collaboration as a key component of success.
Responsibilities Manages Financial Resources Performs Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting - Develops and maintains budget policies and procedures; prepares periodic budgets and plans; prepares periodic forecasts; performs cost accounting and control; performs inventory accounting. Performs Financial Reporting - Prepares departmental financial statements; prepares consolidated financial statements; performs departmental reporting/ review management reports; performs consolidated reporting/ review of cost management reports; prepares statements for board; produces quarterly/annual filings and public reports produces regulatory reports. Performs General Accounting - Manages policies and procedures; negotiates service level agreements; establishes accounting policies; sets up and enforces approval limits; establishes common financial systems; maintains chart of accounts; processes journal entries; processes allocations; posts and reconciles interagency transactions; reconciles general ledger accounts. Processes Accounts Receivable (AR), Adjustments, Expenses - Establishes AR policies; prepares AR reports; manages and processes collections; manages and processes adjustments and deductions; serves as a liaison with the City to process payroll. Evaluates and Manages Financial Performance - Evaluates program and services effectiveness; determines and measures cost drivers; determines critical activities; evaluates new programs and services; manages continuous cost improvement; operates controls and monitors compliance with internal controls policies and procedures; designs and implements control activities; monitors control effectiveness; remediates control deficiencies; creates compliance function; operates compliance function; collaborates with Director of Research to perform return on investment analyses. Capital Planning - Implements practices and procedures for capital planning, approval and implementation of expenditure plans and budgets; assists in the development of capital projects. Processes Accounts Payable (AP) - Verifies AP pay file with purchase order vendor master file; maintains/manages electronic commerce; audits invoices and key data into AP system; approves payments; processes financial accruals and reversals; processes payroll taxes; researches/resolves payroll exceptions; processes payments. Bids, Contracts and RFPs - Administers bidding process and contracts for vendor performance/compliance within established policies (e.g., prepare specifications, evaluate bids, recommend vendors, conduct bid meetings, etc.) for the purpose of securing items and or services; manages RFP process for facilities and facilities management services. Coordinates with and responds to Board of Education, City Departments and other internal and external Boards. Represents the School as needed. Knowledge and Skills
Commitment to creating schools that provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body, and heart in every student. Knowledge of and experience in school finance, capital planning and financial systems. Ability to collaborate as part of an integrated team and develops a collegial environment within the school to support students and programs. Use of data-driven decision making to determine effectiveness of programs and initiatives. Excellent conceptual, analytical, problem solving, organization, and leadership skills. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures related to charter schools, specifically related to school budgets required. Ability to analyze and synthesize information, develop and monitor a plan and produce data-focused reports. Strong record budget development/administration & understanding financial resources. Self-directed with attention to detail and excellent time management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively with multiple and diverse constituencies. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance and/or accounting. Minimum five (5) years successful experience in management of school based fiscal and/or operations departments. Experience in charter school fiscal and operations management (education sector experience preferred). Strong internal and external communications, interpersonal and problem-solving capabilities. Compensation & Benefits
Starting salary $100,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications Health Insurance, Dental, Vision 403B Retirement Plan - Employer Match Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave/Parental Leave/FMLA Short-term, Long-term Disability benefits and Life Insurance $5000 Tuition Reimbursement
Excellence Community Schools (ECS)
is a Charter Management Organization (CMO) supporting schools in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT. Our programs are based on a proven, nationally recognized model, which originated in our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a National Blue Ribbon School.
Our Mission and Vision
Our schools prepare young scholars to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private, and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development. We accomplish this by offering a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum, which at the earliest of grades has an eye towards college preparation. To achieve this, our schools create a supportive and caring environment that at all times has high expectations of all students. We offer a differentiated, project-based learning environment that seeks to develop high-level analytic and critical thinking skills in all of our students. Our engaging and rigorous approach to educating our scholars is implemented by a collaborative team of teachers.
Who We Need
We are seeking individuals who are dedicated, ambitious, and committed to student success and education reform. Qualified candidates must demonstrate records of achievement, high degrees of personal responsibility, and the drive to do whatever it takes to ensure that every child achieves academic success. This individual must be committed to excellence, lead by example, and see collaboration as a key component of success.
Responsibilities Manages Financial Resources Performs Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting - Develops and maintains budget policies and procedures; prepares periodic budgets and plans; prepares periodic forecasts; performs cost accounting and control; performs inventory accounting. Performs Financial Reporting - Prepares departmental financial statements; prepares consolidated financial statements; performs departmental reporting/ review management reports; performs consolidated reporting/ review of cost management reports; prepares statements for board; produces quarterly/annual filings and public reports produces regulatory reports. Performs General Accounting - Manages policies and procedures; negotiates service level agreements; establishes accounting policies; sets up and enforces approval limits; establishes common financial systems; maintains chart of accounts; processes journal entries; processes allocations; posts and reconciles interagency transactions; reconciles general ledger accounts. Processes Accounts Receivable (AR), Adjustments, Expenses - Establishes AR policies; prepares AR reports; manages and processes collections; manages and processes adjustments and deductions; serves as a liaison with the City to process payroll. Evaluates and Manages Financial Performance - Evaluates program and services effectiveness; determines and measures cost drivers; determines critical activities; evaluates new programs and services; manages continuous cost improvement; operates controls and monitors compliance with internal controls policies and procedures; designs and implements control activities; monitors control effectiveness; remediates control deficiencies; creates compliance function; operates compliance function; collaborates with Director of Research to perform return on investment analyses. Capital Planning - Implements practices and procedures for capital planning, approval and implementation of expenditure plans and budgets; assists in the development of capital projects. Processes Accounts Payable (AP) - Verifies AP pay file with purchase order vendor master file; maintains/manages electronic commerce; audits invoices and key data into AP system; approves payments; processes financial accruals and reversals; processes payroll taxes; researches/resolves payroll exceptions; processes payments. Bids, Contracts and RFPs - Administers bidding process and contracts for vendor performance/compliance within established policies (e.g., prepare specifications, evaluate bids, recommend vendors, conduct bid meetings, etc.) for the purpose of securing items and or services; manages RFP process for facilities and facilities management services. Coordinates with and responds to Board of Education, City Departments and other internal and external Boards. Represents the School as needed. Knowledge and Skills
Commitment to creating schools that provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body, and heart in every student. Knowledge of and experience in school finance, capital planning and financial systems. Ability to collaborate as part of an integrated team and develops a collegial environment within the school to support students and programs. Use of data-driven decision making to determine effectiveness of programs and initiatives. Excellent conceptual, analytical, problem solving, organization, and leadership skills. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures related to charter schools, specifically related to school budgets required. Ability to analyze and synthesize information, develop and monitor a plan and produce data-focused reports. Strong record budget development/administration & understanding financial resources. Self-directed with attention to detail and excellent time management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively with multiple and diverse constituencies. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance and/or accounting. Minimum five (5) years successful experience in management of school based fiscal and/or operations departments. Experience in charter school fiscal and operations management (education sector experience preferred). Strong internal and external communications, interpersonal and problem-solving capabilities. Compensation & Benefits
Starting salary $100,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications Health Insurance, Dental, Vision 403B Retirement Plan - Employer Match Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave/Parental Leave/FMLA Short-term, Long-term Disability benefits and Life Insurance $5000 Tuition Reimbursement