KIPP NYC Chief Financial Officer

Company Description

About KIPP NYC

Founded in 1995,  KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.

Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose.

Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day.

Job Description

Position Overview

The KIPP NYC Chief Financial Officer is an essential leadership role on the KIPP NYC executive team, overseeing a nearly $200M annual operating budget, growing to nearly $300M by 2030. The CFO will execute on KIPP NYC’s financial strategy, with the primary goal of ensuring long-term financial health while supporting the prioritization of resources to support student outcomes. The CFO will build upon existing infrastructure to increase efficiency, will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting, and leading and developing the Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis teams (12 team members). The Chief Financial Officer will report to the President. 

Specific responsibilities include:

Strategic Finance 

• Oversee KIPP NYC’s long-term financial strategy and ensure financial health while maximizing resources available to students 
• Oversee efficient and effective budget, forecast, and monthly variance analysis processes; ensure maintenance with all financial covenants  
• Deliver concise and clear analyses and takeaways to stakeholders, including boards, finance committees, and internal teams; identify recommendations and action steps based on financial analyses 

Accounting, Controls & Reporting

• Oversee timely delivery of annual audits, free of findings, and ongoing external reporting (e.g., authorizer reporting)  
• Oversee all financial functions to ensure accurate and timely execution of operational finance (i.e., bookkeeping, banking, payroll, public grant compliance, compliance with all fiscal policies and procedures) 

Stakeholder Management & Development

• Manage accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis teams; provide team members with coaching, regular feedback, professional development, and training 
• Play a key role on the leadership team, providing team with critical financial insights to inform decisions and daily operations 
• Create a positive work environment with high employee engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with teams across the organization and oversee the delivery of high-quality financial services to the organization and our schools 

Systems,  Processes and Training 

• Enhance and/or build systems and processes for all aspects of the finance team work including key accounting, reporting and compliance workstreams
• Design and deliver training to school leaders and Shared Service Team members to support the strong implementation of Fiscal Policies and Procedures

*How to Apply: KIPP NYC has engaged DGW Group to lead the search for our CFO. To apply, please complete the application here by November 22, 2025.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; Master’s degree in business administration, finance or accounting highly preferred
• 15+ years of relevant work experience, including 10+ years in senior finance and/or accounting roles
• Significant experience in organizations of $100M+ preferred, ideally in education nonprofits 
• Track record of building systems to ensure the health and sustainability of the finance function
• Humble leader seeking opportunities to improve 
• Deep experience setting a strong vision and leading, developing, and managing a finance team to deliver on their annual and long-term goals
• Strong interpersonal skills, with