Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
Job Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role is an integral part of the Executive and Finance and Accounting teams, ensuring KIPP DC has the financial leadership, systems, and resources to readily support and accomplish its organizational mission. The starting salary range for this role is $222,902-$256,869. This is a full-time, hybrid role based at HDQ with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.
About KIPP DC
For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.
Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.
As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community.
About the Role
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of KIPP DC’s executive leadership team, responsible for shaping the financial future of one of the region’s largest and most impactful public charter school systems. This role leads the organization’s financial strategy, ensuring that every dollar is aligned to maximize student outcomes, organizational sustainability, and long-term impact.
This is a rare opportunity to lead finance at scale—overseeing a complex, mission-driven organization with 22 schools and serving 7,500 students—while partnering closely with the CEO, Board, and senior leaders to make high-stakes strategic decisions. The CFO manages a multi-layered team of over 20 team members and a $250M+ budget.
As a member of the executive team, this position must also ensure adherence to established internal control policies and procedures and maintain compliance within the organization. This is an exempt position and will report to the President.Location and Type of Work
Hybrid flexibility (3 days per week onsite)
As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. This position will generally work independently and not regularly interface with students, families, or school teams. This position will primarily work from our headquarters office to maintain a connection to their colleagues and foster a sense of cross-functional collaboration. Because of the nature of this position’s work, this role allows for hybrid flexibility and will be required to be onsite 3 days per week.Responsibilities
The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.
Set and execute enterprise financial strategy (30% of time)
- Define and lead KIPP DC’s long-term financial strategy, aligning resources to strategic priorities and student outcomes
- Lead the annual budgeting and multi-year financial planning process, ensuring clarity, transparency, and strong alignment across teams
- Develop scenario plans and financial models to inform major organizational decisions (growth, program investments, cost containment)
- Establish fin
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