Full-Time
Director of Finance
Controller and FP&A
Charter Impact
51-200 employees
Back-office financial management for charter schools
Compensation Overview
$160k - $180k/yr
Denver, CO, USA
Remote
Remote-first company; flexible remote or hybrid options depending on role.
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- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred; MBA preferred
- 10–15+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles, including both controllership and FP&A responsibilities
- Experience in professional services, multi-entity, or high-growth environments preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading financial operations and strategic finance initiatives
- Advanced accounting principles, financial reporting, and GAAP compliance
- Financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and modeling
- Financial systems and tools (e.g., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, BI/reporting platforms)
- Revenue recognition, internal controls, and audit processes
- Purposes, methods, and practices of financial and accounting record keeping
- Basic accrual accounting principles and procedures
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills
- Proper and effective use of English grammar and communication skills
- Ability to effectively listen to and empathize with customers
- Ability to align with Charter Impact’s mission, vision, and core values
- Ability to maintain a collaborative team environment
- Ability to adapt quickly to change
- Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to perform calculations accurately
- Ability to prepare accurate financial reports
- Ability to identify and correct errors
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting; including management of junior resources
- Oversee preparation of financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
- Manage all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and billing
- Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure audit readiness
- Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes
- Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making and growth initiatives
- Analyze financial performance, including revenue, margins, and cost drivers, and provide actionable insights
- Build and maintain KPI dashboards and reporting tools for executive leadership
- Partner with department leaders to drive financial accountability and performance improvements, including performance of individual states/regions and client-level variation
- Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions
- Support strategic initiatives including pricing, service line profitability, and market expansion
- Assist with M&A activities including financial analysis, due diligence, and integration planning
- Oversee financial systems, reporting infrastructure, and process improvements to support scalability
- Lead, develop, and manage finance and accounting team members, including outsourced vendors/partners
- CPA preferred
- MBA preferred
- QuickBooks Online, QBOA
- Sage Intacct or similar platforms
- Power BI or Tableau
- ADP, Paychex, or Intuit payroll systems
Charter Impact provides back-office services for charter schools and nonprofits. It handles financial management and operational support, including payroll processing, retirement reporting, student data support, and business management consulting. The services are personalized and delivered through tailored solutions with service fees, helping clients manage finances and operations efficiently. The company differentiates itself by specializing in charter schools and nonprofits, offering integrated, mission-aligned support and fostering collaborative relationships to maximize resources and advance community development. Its goal is to help clients achieve their mission-driven outcomes by prudent fiscal management and creative problem-solving.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2010
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Minnesota charter enrollment grew 12% from 2023–2025, expanding addressable market post-acquisition.
- Procurify integration standardizes multi-site purchasing and AP workflows, improving compliance and audit readiness.
- Strategic advisory services unlock facilities financing partnerships with CDFIs and national banks, supporting client growth.
What critics are saying
- EdFinMN integration risks service disruption and client attrition if Sage Intacct migration delays occur.
- Inova Payroll contract termination or pricing escalation eliminates HR differentiation and forces costly rebuild.
- Charter school funding cuts or regulatory changes eliminate 10–20% of client base without sector diversification.
What makes Charter Impact unique
- Acquired EdFinMN in January 2026, establishing dominant position in fastest-growing Minnesota charter market.
- Integrated Sage Intacct with Inova's HCM suite, automating payroll and HR for 3,500+ employees.
- Red Iron Group partnership (2024) funds AI-enabled financial management and technology infrastructure enhancements.
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Home Office Stipend
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Company News
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charter Impact, a national provider of financial and operational middle and back-office services for charter schools and mission-driven organizations, has acquired EdFinMN, a Minnesota-based back-office firm serving charter schools, districts, and education support organizations across the state. LOS ANGELES and MINNEAPOLIS Jan. 13, 2026 The acquisition brings together two organizations with deeply aligned missions: helping schools build strong, sustainable operations so educators can focus on students and student outcomes. EdFinMN will maintain its local team and client relationships while gaining access to Charter Impact's broader infrastructure, go-to-market capabilities, technology platform, and national expertise. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Minneapolis, EdFinMN supports more than 30 organizations with business management services including CFO support, accounting, accounts payable, and payroll. The firm has built a strong reputation for integrity, responsiveness, and deep knowledge of Minnesota's charter school landscape. "This partnership is about strengthening what already works," said Adam Kaeli, Co-CEO of Charter Impact. "EdFinMN has earned enormous trust in the Minnesota charter community. By bringing our teams together, we're expanding capacity, investing in people and systems, and positioning ourselves to serve more schools with greater depth, without disrupting day-to-day support." EdFinMN's leadership and staff will remain in place, continuing to serve clients with the same teams and approach to excellence in service delivery. Over time, schools will have access to additional services that Charter Impact has implemented in other states, including expanded data and compliance support. This acquisition represents an important step in Charter Impact's national expansion strategy and its initiatives to supplement organic growth with strategic acquisitions. In 2024, Charter Impact partnered with Red Iron Group, an investment firm focused on investing into growth-oriented mission-essential services businesses to drive such growth initiatives, as well as enhance its focus on service delivery excellence through technology and AI enablement. Minnesota is one of the fastest-growing charter school markets in the country, and the acquisition represents a strategic investment in long-term capacity for schools in the region. Charter Impact, founded in 2010, now supports nearly 150 organizations nationally, providing integrated finance, payroll, data, and operational support services. "This gives our clients the best of both worlds," said Scott Brown, President of EdFinMN. "They keep the people they trust, while we gain the resources and scale to invest more deeply in service quality and new capabilities." More information about Charter Impact is available at www.charterimpact.com More information about EdFinMN is available at www.edfinmn.org Media Contact Samantha Berman, Charter Impact, 1 3234845070, [email protected] http://www.charterimpact.com SOURCE Charter Impact
Inova Payroll, a leading provider of payroll, human resources, and benefits solutions serving thousands of clients nationwide, and Charter Impact, a financial management firm supporting charter schools and other nonprofits, are celebrating a successful two-year partnership that has expanded Charter Impact's service offerings to include HRIS and outsourced HR services. This collaboration enhances Charter Impact's ability to support its growing client base while leveraging Inova's deep payroll, HR, and technology expertise to deliver seamless, integrated solutions.NASHVILLE, Tenn. and LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inova Payroll, a leading provider of payroll, human resources, and benefits solutions serving thousands of clients nationwide, and Charter Impact, a financial management firm supporting charter schools and other nonprofits, are celebrating a successful two-year partnership that has expanded Charter Impact's service offerings to include HRIS and outsourced HR services. This collaboration enhances Charter Impact's ability to support its growing client base while leveraging Inova's deep payroll, HR, and technology expertise to deliver seamless, integrated solutions.Through this partnership, Charter Impact and Inova collaboratively support more than 60 organizations and over 3,500 employees, integrating Inova's human capital management (HCM) suite with Charter Impact's financial management platform, Sage Intacct. This strategic alignment streamlines payroll and HR operations, reducing administrative burdens and ensuring compliance for mission-driven organizations.Charter Impact co-CEO Adam Kaeli explains, "At Charter Impact, we are dedicated to providing schools and nonprofits with the financial and operational support they need to thrive. Our expanded partnership with Inova strengthens that commitment, equipping our clients with best-in-class payroll and HR solutions
Red Iron Group announces strategic investment in Charter Impact to drive accelerated growth and enhancements to service offerings.
Partner Ventures is pleased to announce that it has made a significant equity investment in Charter Impact. About Charter Impact Charter Impact services equip school administrators, board members and site-level staff with the tools necessary to make the best business decisions possible for their org