Vice President, Financial Planning and Operations

KIPP Foundation

. Lead the Foundation's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $227,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting within the nonprofit sector, with a strong focus on compliance and internal controls. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing finance teams while driving financial performance and strategic decision-making across multiple regions.

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Financial PlanningBudgetingNonprofit Finance ExperienceLeadership in Finance OperationsInternal Controls Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ForecastingBudget Cycle ManagementLong-Term Financial ModelingCash Flow ForecastingExpense ManagementData AnalysisProcurement ManagementAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivablePayroll Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship-BuildingCommunication SkillsDiplomatic SkillsCoaching

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFinancial Reporting ToolsData Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA or Advanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingFederal Funds ComplianceFinancial Performance MonitoringAudit ReadinessStrategic Financial Sustainability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Foundation's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Strengthen financial performance across KIPP's national network of 279 schools
Own the annual operating budget and long-term financial sustainability strategy
Partner with fundraising and grants teams on revenue projections and multi-year funding strategies
Build long-term financial models tied to the strategic plan and connect them to the annual budget
Manage liquidity against a seven-month cash reserve target and produce monthly cash flow forecasts
Lead the full annual budget cycle, staffing plans, multi-year projections, and scenario modeling
Deliver a Board-approved budget before the fiscal year begins
Lead rolling forecasts and hold budget owners accountable for targets
Align staffing and investment decisions with financial targets and provide corrective recommendations
Lead timely monthly financial reporting and analysis
Oversee procurement, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and corporate cards
Maintain internal controls, policy compliance, and audit readiness
Drive process improvement, automation, expense management, and ERP strategy
Integrate operations, accounting, and planning systems for accurate real-time data
Lead financial monitoring across KIPP regions and partner with regional superintendents and CFOs
Monitor regional financial health through quarterly data, budgets, and audits
Lead a tiered regional support model and diagnose financial challenges
Set standards for regional financial performance, reporting, internal controls, and pass-through funding
Coach regional CFOs and finance leaders through complex challenges
Lead the finance community of practice across regions
Advise leadership on network-wide trends and long-term sustainability investments
Lead and develop a Finance team of six, including four direct reports
Serve on the Finance Leadership Team and help set the direction of Foundation Finance

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership across financial planning, operations, accounting, or auditing
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Nonprofit finance experience required
Deep knowledge of nonprofit and fund accounting
Deep knowledge of federal funds and related compliance requirements
Proven track record of driving strong financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and decision support for senior leaders and boards
Demonstrated experience overseeing finance operations and internal control environments, including procurement, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and compliance
Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams, including managing managers and leading cross-functional projects
Proven ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights and actionable recommendations for leaders across functions
Experience supporting financial performance across multiple sites, regions, or affiliated organizations preferred
Passion and commitment to KIPP’s mission and ability to uphold KIPP’s core values
Ability to set and achieve ambitious goals in complex or ambiguous environments
Ability to use data, research, and analysis for goal setting and decision-making
Ability to prioritize and deliver scalable, sustainable work products
Ability to develop agile project plans and knowledge-management systems
Ability to build and codify efficient organizational processes
Ability to articulate change through clear, compelling presentations
Collaboration, relationship-building, diplomatic, and communication skills
Professional development, succession management, and performance management capabilities
Ability to travel 10–15% (20–30 days per year)

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 holidays
18 days additional flexible PTO days, increasing to 23 days for years 3 and 4 and 28 days for years 5+
100% paid parental leave
100% coverage of the premium for employee medical/dental/vision plans
75% coverage of the premium for employee + family medical/dental/vision plans
Fitness reimbursements
Discounted tickets to theme parks/attractions
Backup care support for children and adults/elders
Employee assistance program
401(k) retirement plan with 4% match
Employer-sponsored legal plans
Life/disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Option to work from a remote office full-time