KIPP NYC
Chief Financial Officer
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About KIPP NYC Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non‑profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social‑emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond. Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose. Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day.
Job Description Position Overview: The KIPP NYC Chief Financial Officer is an essential leadership role on the executive team, overseeing a nearly $200 M annual operating budget, growing to nearly $300 M by 2030. The CFO will execute on KIPP NYC’s financial strategy, with the primary goal of ensuring long‑term financial health while supporting the prioritization of resources to support student outcomes. The CFO will build upon existing infrastructure to increase efficiency, will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting, and leading and developing the Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis teams (12 team members). The Chief Financial Officer will report to the President.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Oversee KIPP NYC’s long‑term financial strategy and ensure financial health while maximizing resources available to students.
Oversee efficient and effective budget, forecast, and monthly variance analysis processes; ensure maintenance with all financial covenants.
Deliver concise and clear analyses and takeaways to stakeholders, including boards, finance committees, and internal teams; identify recommendations and action steps based on financial analyses.
Oversee timely delivery of annual audits, free of findings, and ongoing external reporting (e.g., authorizer reporting).
Oversee all financial functions to ensure accurate and timely execution of operational finance (e.g., bookkeeping, banking, payroll, public grant compliance, compliance with all fiscal policies and procedures).
Manage accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis teams; provide team members with coaching, regular feedback, professional development, and training.
Play a key role on the leadership team, providing the team with critical financial insights to inform decisions and daily operations.
Create a positive work environment with high employee engagement.
Build and maintain strong relationships with teams across the organization and oversee the delivery of high‑quality financial services to the organization and our schools.
Enhance and/or build systems and processes for all aspects of the finance team work including key accounting, reporting and compliance workstreams.
Design and deliver training to school leaders and Shared Service Team members to support the strong implementation of Fiscal Policies and Procedures.
How to Apply KIPP NYC has engaged DGW Group to lead the search for our CFO. To apply, please complete the application here by November 22, 2025.
Qualifications
BA/BS required; Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting highly preferred.
15+ years of relevant work experience, including 10+ years in senior finance and/or accounting roles.
Significant experience in organizations of $100M+ preferred, ideally in education nonprofits.
Track record of building systems to ensure the health and sustainability of the finance function.
Humble leader seeking opportunities to improve.
Deep experience setting a strong vision and leading, developing, and managing a finance team to deliver on their annual and long‑term goals.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organization.
Ability to exercise discretion and judgment with the handling of highly sensitive and confidential information.
Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high‑quality work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
Demonstrated passion for and a commitment to the KIPP NYC mission for high‑quality public education and social justice for all.
Compensation and Benefits KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $230,000 to $280,000. Salary ranges are standardized based on role level and function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.
Benefits include:
Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement plan with a 50% match after 6 months.
Generous time‑off aligned with the school calendar.
Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
Bright Horizon backup child and elder care.
Employer‑paid life insurance and short‑term/long‑term disability.
Employee incentives include 8‑week paid sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
Additional Information This role is based in our office in Midtown Manhattan, with the flexibility to work from home two days a week. Currently, KIPP NYC regional teammates are required to be present in the office or at a school three days a week.
Location: New York, NY.
Travel: This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our NYC Office. If, during your employment, you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.
Equal Opportunity Statements KIPP NYC LLC is an anti‑racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
KIPP NYC LLC is a commitment to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
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About KIPP NYC Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non‑profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social‑emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond. Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose. Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day.
Job Description Position Overview: The KIPP NYC Chief Financial Officer is an essential leadership role on the executive team, overseeing a nearly $200 M annual operating budget, growing to nearly $300 M by 2030. The CFO will execute on KIPP NYC’s financial strategy, with the primary goal of ensuring long‑term financial health while supporting the prioritization of resources to support student outcomes. The CFO will build upon existing infrastructure to increase efficiency, will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting, and leading and developing the Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis teams (12 team members). The Chief Financial Officer will report to the President.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Oversee KIPP NYC’s long‑term financial strategy and ensure financial health while maximizing resources available to students.
Oversee efficient and effective budget, forecast, and monthly variance analysis processes; ensure maintenance with all financial covenants.
Deliver concise and clear analyses and takeaways to stakeholders, including boards, finance committees, and internal teams; identify recommendations and action steps based on financial analyses.
Oversee timely delivery of annual audits, free of findings, and ongoing external reporting (e.g., authorizer reporting).
Oversee all financial functions to ensure accurate and timely execution of operational finance (e.g., bookkeeping, banking, payroll, public grant compliance, compliance with all fiscal policies and procedures).
Manage accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis teams; provide team members with coaching, regular feedback, professional development, and training.
Play a key role on the leadership team, providing the team with critical financial insights to inform decisions and daily operations.
Create a positive work environment with high employee engagement.
Build and maintain strong relationships with teams across the organization and oversee the delivery of high‑quality financial services to the organization and our schools.
Enhance and/or build systems and processes for all aspects of the finance team work including key accounting, reporting and compliance workstreams.
Design and deliver training to school leaders and Shared Service Team members to support the strong implementation of Fiscal Policies and Procedures.
How to Apply KIPP NYC has engaged DGW Group to lead the search for our CFO. To apply, please complete the application here by November 22, 2025.
Qualifications
BA/BS required; Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting highly preferred.
15+ years of relevant work experience, including 10+ years in senior finance and/or accounting roles.
Significant experience in organizations of $100M+ preferred, ideally in education nonprofits.
Track record of building systems to ensure the health and sustainability of the finance function.
Humble leader seeking opportunities to improve.
Deep experience setting a strong vision and leading, developing, and managing a finance team to deliver on their annual and long‑term goals.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organization.
Ability to exercise discretion and judgment with the handling of highly sensitive and confidential information.
Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high‑quality work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
Demonstrated passion for and a commitment to the KIPP NYC mission for high‑quality public education and social justice for all.
Compensation and Benefits KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $230,000 to $280,000. Salary ranges are standardized based on role level and function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.
Benefits include:
Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement plan with a 50% match after 6 months.
Generous time‑off aligned with the school calendar.
Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
Bright Horizon backup child and elder care.
Employer‑paid life insurance and short‑term/long‑term disability.
Employee incentives include 8‑week paid sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
Additional Information This role is based in our office in Midtown Manhattan, with the flexibility to work from home two days a week. Currently, KIPP NYC regional teammates are required to be present in the office or at a school three days a week.
Location: New York, NY.
Travel: This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our NYC Office. If, during your employment, you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.
Equal Opportunity Statements KIPP NYC LLC is an anti‑racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
KIPP NYC LLC is a commitment to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
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