Vice President, Financial Planning and Operations

Role Overview

The Vice President, Financial Planning and Operations will lead the Foundation’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and strengthen financial performance across KIPP’s national network of 279 schools. This role will partner closely with Foundation senior leaders and regional finance leaders to set clear expectations, identify risk early, and direct support where it matters most.

What You Will Do

The ideal candidate will own the Foundation’s annual operating budget and long-term financial sustainability, leading strategy while staying close to the details, in close partnership with the Chief Financial Officer. They will also build long-term financial models tied to the Foundation’s strategic plan, manage liquidity against a seven-month cash reserve target, and lead the full annual budget cycle.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will bring deep nonprofit finance expertise, with education finance experience across more than one state strongly preferred. They will have a proven track record of driving strong financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and decision support for senior leaders and boards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• Nonprofit finance experience required
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit and fund accounting
• Federal funds and related compliance requirements
• Proven track record of driving strong financial performance
• Experience overseeing finance operations and internal control environments
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights and actionable recommendations

Benefits

• 25 holidays
• 18 days additional flexible PTO days
• 100% paid parental leave
• 100% coverage of the premium for employee and 75% for employee + family’s medical/dental/vision plans
• Wellness benefits
• Finance Security benefits
• 401K retirement plan with 4% match
• Employer-sponsored legal plans
• Life/disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts

Tagged as: Financial Modeling, Forecasting