Director, Fiscal Strategy

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Vice President, Fiscal Strategy, the Director, Fiscal Strategy will play a critical role as Alliance’s strategic implementation and training lead for fiscal operations. The Director, Fiscal Strategy leads the Procurement Team at Alliance, serves as project manager for cross-functional projects between Procurement and Accounts Payable functions, and acts as in-field support to school and home office leaders on fiscal compliance matters. The ideal candidate for this position will be a strong project manager with a proven track record in overseeing a function and navigating complex, multi-level challenges while providing strong customer service across diverse needs. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to take a leadership role in helping Alliance achieve our mission of ensuring equity and excellence for students in Los Angeles.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Data-Driven, Department Leadership 

• Leads the vision, goals, and strategy for procurement function while actively participating in day-to-day execution. Oversees and supports team responsibilities including vendor relations and compliance documentation, purchasing, contract management, and customer service inquiries. Provides both strategic guidance and hands-on supervisory support to the Manager, Fiscal Strategy;

• Supports and improves strong internal controls, and provides customer service to schools and Home Office stakeholders;

• Leverages data-driven leadership to improve customer service and strengthen fiscal compliance across the organization with cross-functional stakeholders;

• Ensures school and Home Office leaders are provided with high-quality, timely operational support and customer service. 

Lead Key Fiscal Strategy Projects

• Serves as project manager for the nine-month-long, Fiscal Oversight auditing process, taking a lead role in collecting documentation, auditing fiscal compliance within documentation, acting as main point of contact for external auditors and Alliance stakeholders, and identifying future opportunities to reduce risk;

• Leads and actively contributes to cross-functional compliance projects, including annual contract renewals and price negotiation, annual review of fiscal policies and procedures, and vendor sourcing initiatives;

• Identifies, codifies, and shares best practices in fiscal operations across Alliance schools and the Home Office.

Increase Fiscal Compliance

• Serves as internal expert on all aspects of Alliance fiscal policy and requirements;

• Develops and implements policies, creates resources, and conducts training to support compliance and monitors their effectiveness. 

• Provides virtual and in-person implementation support and coaching on an ad hoc basis in collaboration with the Operations Team;  

• Proactively works to prevent and resolve compliance-related issues, while seeking to understand operational constraints and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Belief in and alignment with Alliance’s core beliefs and educational philosophy;

• Compliance, procurement, and/or audit experience;

• Strong interpersonal skills, with successful experience in developing strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders;

• Superior listening, written, and oral communication skills; 

• Understanding of the nuances of urban school environments and school culture;

• Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education.

• Proven track record of effective leadership and ability to implement effective systems, navigate complex issues, and drive strong performance;

• Strong project management and data analysis skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and deadlines, work across departments and functions, and translate strategies from plans to action;

• Ability to effectively communicate, motivate, and manage others towards operational excellence; 

• Experience supervising, coaching, or mentoring staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of progressive professional work experience in Finance, Operations, or Accounting and a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university 

OR

• 6+ years of progressive professional work experience in Finance, Operations, or Accounting and a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED)

BENEFITS

In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is dedicated to promoting equity and transparency within our team, offering competitive salaries commensurate with experience, as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is Exempt.

• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.

• Relocation: Individuals residing outside of the Greater Los Angeles area are eligible for a relocation bonus of $5,000 for individuals and $7,500 for new staff with families/partners. 

• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth by providing substantial professional development support. Home Office staff are allocated $500 per year for professional development expenses.

WORK LOCATION

This position is a hybrid role which will include a combination of working from home, our network office, and travel to school sites. The successful candidate will be given a $400 work-from-home set-up allowance and receive a monthly stipend of $100.

COMPENSATION

$100,000.00 - $140,500.00

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. If you advance to the next step, you will be contacted for a phone screen and/or interview. Only candidates who advance will be contacted.

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Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.

• Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].