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LA Promise Fund

Chief Financial Officer

LA Promise Fund

. Report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, reporting, and compliance within the nonprofit and education sectors, with a strong focus on strategic planning and operational goals. Proven ability to lead financial audits, manage budgets, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Financial ManagementBudget DevelopmentStrategic PlanningCompliance ReportingAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills
AccountingFinancial ReportingCash Flow ManagementGrant ManagementFinancial AnalysisTreasury OperationsBudgetingNonprofit FinanceStatistical AnalysisOperational Liquidity Management
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingDetail-OrientedStrategic Thinking
Certifications & Qualifications
Four-Year DegreeLiveScan Criminal Background CheckTB Risk AssessmentMandated Reporter Training
Industry Keywords
NonprofitPublic EducationFiscal PoliciesFinancial CovenantsState and Federal GrantsExecutive CommitteeFinance and Audit CommitteeCharter SchoolsLA Promise FundFinancial Consultants

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Manage financial activities and reporting across LA Promise Fund
  • Oversee fiscal management and reporting for the nonprofit and its charter schools
  • Develop and manage short- and long-term financial and operational goals and cash flow
  • Implement the financial pillar of the organization’s three-year Strategic Plan
  • Develop budgets and financial reports for funders with Program Directors, Advancement Team Members, and the Chief Program Officer
  • Manage financial consultants and monthly closing processes
  • Develop monthly financial reports for the organization, departments, and charter schools
  • Establish and maintain the organization’s financial model
  • Manage treasury operations and maintain operational liquidity
  • Work with charter school leaders and back-office support on annual budgets and monthly monitoring
  • Lead organization-wide finance, strategy, and development projects
  • Manage the annual independent financial audit and 990 tax return
  • Maintain external financial relationships with banks and other financial institutions
  • Manage reporting and compliance for bond borrowing and financial covenants
  • Provide required periodic and ad-hoc reporting and analysis to charter oversight entities, funders, and governmental authorities
  • Support program teams in managing private, state, and federal funds
  • Ensure compliance with LA Promise Fund fiscal policies
  • Serve on the LAPF Executive Committee and support other Executive positions
  • Provide strategic and fiscal expertise to organizational and school strategy and program implementation
  • Support Board of Directors and Schools Committee meetings with fiscal and analytical expertise
  • Coordinate Finance & Audit Committee meetings with the CEO and develop financial materials for committees and the Board

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Four-year Degree in education, business, finance, or public policy/administration
  • Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in accounting and finance in public education
  • Excellent statistical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong presentation and communication experience
  • Previous experience with state and federal grants preferred
  • Experience in the education and non-profit field highly desirable
  • Detail-oriented and able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
  • A strong collaborator, good listener and strategist; comfortable receiving input from many sources, and able to analyze and formulate disparate information into a sound, well-organized plan
  • Entrepreneurial; a hard worker with a high energy level, and an action-oriented individual who excels in an unstructured environment
  • Commitment to LA Promise Fund mission and Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Professionalism, Excellence, and Fairness
  • Must clear a LiveScan criminal background check
  • Must clear a TB Risk Assessment
  • Must complete Mandated Reporter training

Benefits

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  • Non-profit LA Promise Fund is an education non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, dedicated to preparing students for success in college, career, and life. Their mission encompasses a strong focus on supporting the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and engaging in philanthropic activities to foster educational opportunities for students. Chief Financial Officer Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 33 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Los Angeles – Hybrid 💵 $165k - $185k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 👻 Ghost score 0% Apply Now Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
  • Report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Manage financial activities and reporting across LA Promise Fund
  • Oversee fiscal management and reporting for the nonprofit and its charter schools
  • Develop and manage short- and long-term financial and operational goals and cash flow
  • Implement the financial pillar of the organization’s three-year Strategic Plan
  • Develop budgets and financial reports for funders with Program Directors, Advancement Team Members, and the Chief Program Officer
  • Manage financial consultants and monthly closing processes
  • Develop monthly financial reports for the organization, departments, and charter schools
  • Establish and maintain the organization’s financial model
  • Manage treasury operations and maintain operational liquidity
  • Work with charter school leaders and back-office support on annual budgets and monthly monitoring
  • Lead organization-wide finance, strategy, and development projects
  • Manage the annual independent financial audit and 990 tax return
  • Maintain external financial relationships with banks and other financial institutions
  • Manage reporting and compliance for bond borrowing and financial covenants
  • Provide required periodic and ad-hoc reporting and analysis to charter oversight entities, funders, and governmental authorities
  • Support program teams in managing private, state, and federal funds
  • Ensure compliance with LA Promise Fund fiscal policies
  • Serve on the LAPF Executive Committee and support other Executive positions
  • Provide strategic and fiscal expertise to organizational and school strategy and program implementation
  • Support Board of Directors and Schools Committee meetings with fiscal and analytical expertise
  • Coordinate Finance & Audit Committee meetings with the CEO and develop financial materials for committees and the Board 🎯 Requirements
  • Four-year Degree in education, business, finance, or public policy/administration
  • Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in accounting and finance in public education
  • Excellent statistical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong presentation and communication experience
  • Previous experience with state and federal grants preferred
  • Experience in the education and non-profit field highly desirable
  • Detail-oriented and able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
  • A strong collaborator, good listener and strategist; comfortable receiving input from many sources, and able to analyze and formulate disparate information into a sound, well-organized plan
  • Entrepreneurial; a hard worker with a high energy level, and an action-oriented individual who excels in an unstructured environment
  • Commitment to LA Promise Fund mission and Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Professionalism, Excellence, and Fairness
  • Must clear a LiveScan criminal background check
  • Must clear a TB Risk Assessment
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