Financial Operations Coordinator

About STEM School Highlands Ranch

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 public charter school in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential. 

Our Core Values:

Prioritize Students – Every decision we make is focused on ensuring students thrive, lead, and succeed. The community that surrounds students exists for the purpose of their growth and development.

Build a Strong Community – We are more than a school, we are a community. We all have equal value and seek to encourage each other to maximize our unique strengths, gifts, and passions. The true power of a charter school is in the strength of its community.

Do Right, Always – Honesty, trust, and ethical decision-making guide our actions, fostering respect, accountability, and a safe environment, even in challenging circumstances or when recognition is absent.

Embrace Innovation – Never Stop Innovating. Innovation thrives on continuous growth, bold problem-solving, and a willingness to push boundaries, transforming ideas into meaningful progress.

Take Steady Steps – We play the long game with people and projects by implementing strategic planning, clear communication, systems and process, ample resources, and appropriate pacing - setting a strong foundation for a supportive environment for our community to thrive.

Lead With Care – Dedicated to making a difference through personal ownership, care, and compassion, creates lasting impact in our students, colleagues, and community.

Elevate the Standard – A commitment to continuous growth, where skills are refined, applied, and adapted to achieve the highest standards and empower everyone to reach their fullest potential.

Laugh Together – Having fun makes the team work! Creating an environment where joy is encouraged. Strengthens our teams, fosters a positive culture, and fuels creativity, making everyone feel valued, energized, and motivated to contribute.

Benefits:

STEM School Highlands Ranch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the following month).
• Short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD insurance (available six months from hire date).
• Retirement benefits including PERA pension and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado’s PERA program.
• Other benefits include FSA (medical and dependent care), Pet Insurance, Sick Time, and PTO based on years of service

Position Overview:

The Financial Operations Coordinator supports the daily financial operations of the organization through the accurate processing, tracking, and coordination of purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial records. This role works collaboratively within the Finance Department to ensure efficient workflows, strong customer service, timely processing, and accurate financial data management. 

This position exercises independent judgment and discretion in the application of organizational finance procedures, purchasing compliance, budget monitoring, workflow prioritization, and operational decision-making in support of the organization’s financial operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced educational environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Position Requirements: 

As a Financial Operations Coordinator, you will be expected to:

Financial Operations:

• Review, evaluate, and coordinate financial transactions including invoices, purchase orders, reimbursements, deposits, and payment requests to ensure compliance with organizational policies, budget parameters, internal controls, and operational priorities.
• Coordinate and oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, identifying discrepancies, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with financial procedures and operational