Senior Director, Finance

Senior Director, Finance

College Possible National Office -St. Paul, MN (Hybrid)

About College Possible: As one of the largest and most successful college access and success organizations in the country, since 2000 College Possible has empowered more than 85,700 students on their path to earning a college degree. Its pioneering model matches eligible students with a near-peer coach and an evidence-based curriculum designed to help them overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and completing their degree - all at no cost to students or their families. Compared with their peers from similar backgrounds, College Possible students are 30% more likely to enroll in college the year after high school graduation, and three times more likely to earn a bachelor's degree.

College Possible is a proud AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is a federal agency that brings people together to tackle the country's most pressing challenges through national service. Our AmeriCorps members commit to a year of service as College Possible coaches in communities throughout the country. Many represent the identities of the students they serve, and each brings a commitment to social justice and closing the college equity divide.

Our near-peer coaching model has earned national recognition: the inaugural Evergreen National Education Award recognized our leadership in increasing access to and success in college for students from low-income backgrounds. It also earns top-of-field results: a Harvard study found that the program more than doubles a student's chance of enrolling in a four-year college, and our students are four times more likely to become college graduates than their low-income peers. College Possible has an annual operating budget of ~$33.5 million, more than 190 full-time employees and more than 245 AmeriCorps and VISTA service members. During the 2021-2022 school year, we reached an estimated 25,700 students nationwide.

Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, College Possible operates: regional sites in Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; Saint Paul, MN; and Seattle, WA; as well as Catalyze partnerships in California, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

College Possible is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks to build a diverse workforce to create impact in partnership with the communities we serve. We welcome a diverse pool of qualified applicants. For each of its positions, College Possible is mindful about what best serves our students, and seeks to hire staff with relevant experience, skills and aptitude, and a commitment to the power of education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

College Possible is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals and conduct all possible activities in fully accessible settings. Alternative application formats are available upon request by contacting hr@collegepossible.org.

Your Role as Senior Director, Finance

The Senior Director, Finance oversees and monitors national and site financial operations in the following functional areas: finance and accounting. This position supervises key accounting and finance personnel (national office) and indirectly monitors the work of site operations staff as it pertains to financial management within a matrixed organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Financial Management: Prepare national and site expense budgets in close collaboration National Leadership and Executive Directors and other personnel. Develop organization wide annual operating budget. Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for the 5013c.

• Grants Management: Manage budgets and monthly billings for large government grants ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (Uniform Guidance).Manage budgets & reporting for private grants as required by funders and site personnel.

• Financial Analysis: Analyze revenue and expenditure trends, recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control for organization. Monitor and review accounting and system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Board of Directors related support: Collaborate with the Chair of the Finance Committee and senior leadership. Prepare board me