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< class="h3">About Together Education

Together Education is a non-profit incubator that helps entrepreneurs launch high-impact, scalable educational initiatives that support all students in accessing a high-quality education and attaining a choice-filled life.  We provide ongoing support to this interconnected ecosystem of education organizations, allowing them to learn faster and have greater impact together.

We currently support five programs or ventures – Cooperman College Scholars, a college scholarship program targeting high-potential, underrepresented students from Essex County, NJ; nXu, a research-based, transformative, purpose-driven learning experiences for youth and adults through a school-based curriculum, educator training and development, and direct student programming; One World, a program supporting international non-profit organizations in launching and leading high-performing networks of schools; Lit, a program partnering with schools and nonprofit organizations to support high quality reading instruction; and Opportunity College, a new online post-secondary program for a new generation of career seekers. In July 2022, we are also welcoming a new team, Teach Like a Champion, to the Together Education family.

The Together Education central team provides shared services support to all of our programs, including financial, operations, HR, technology, and legal support services.  Our job is to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes so our colleagues can focus on delivering amazing, life-changing programs. In addition to paying our bills on time, onboarding and supporting staff across all programs, and being helpful and responsive resources to our teammates, we always find ways to learn in our roles and improve how we do our work.  We’re looking for entrepreneurial finance experts (or enthusiasts looking to become experts) dedicated to supporting a variety of education-focused programs who are excited to join a small, scrappy team.

 

< class="h3">The Opportunity

Reporting to Together Ed’s Partner, the Director of Finance is a key member of the Together Ed central team who will develop, implement and continuously improve our shared services systems and processes for all Together Ed programs and the organization as a whole, including budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and critical support for key fundraising efforts; manage members of the central team to provide support for and perform these functions; and take on other related duties as required and assigned.

The position requires a strategic and operational finance expert who deeply understands and clearly, confidently communicates the big picture and the nuanced details alike. The Director of Finance will need to balance a long-term view with immediate needs and challenges, in addition to having a passion for Together Ed’s purpose, a deeply collaborative approach to work, and comfort navigating complex and evolving educational ventures.

 

< class="h3">Position Responsibilities < class="h4">Financial reporting, operations, and accounting.

• Oversee all accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll activities.
• Manage financial reporting process across the organization and programs.
• Manage the annual audit process, ensuring a clean and seamless audit.
• Support annual budgeting for key Together Ed programs and maintain updated budget/cash flow projections by working closely with program Executive Directors.
• Support fundraising efforts by producing and monitoring grant budgets and reports.
• Manage regulatory reporting, including tax reporting and quarterly reporting as required.
• Maintain sound fiscal policies and continuously improve financial operations and controls.
• Ensure that all finance and personnel documentation is organized and secure at all times.

< class="h4">Team management:

• Manage 1-2 finance staff in implementing above functions as needed, including all bookkeeping, payroll, A/P, A/R, reconciliations, and monthly closing.
• Identify and develop professional development opportunities for staff to improve financial effectiveness

< class="h4">Finance operations and special projects:

• Lead efforts to research and implement new financial operations systems as needed for our central team and program teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve financial operations and ensure a seamless, high level of service for colleagues.

 

< class="h3">Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or master’s in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• At least five years of professional experience with three years in a finance-related position, start-up experience preferred, direct management experience a plus.
• Deep understanding of basic accounting principles with knowledge of nonprofit accounting.
• Fluency in MS Office; specifically, expertise in Excel and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving and analytic skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially around coordinating with multiple people to deliver projects/tasks timely.
• Excellent project management and systems-building skills.
• Consistent accuracy in all tasks large and small, with enthusiastic attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently, intensely, and juggle multiple priorities within an entrepreneurial environment where meeting deadlines is expected and comfort with ambiguity is essential.
• Commitment to closing the education achievement and opportunity gap.

 

< class="h3">Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including subsidized health insurance (medical, dental), disability insurance, 401(k) match, unlimited sick time, 18 holidays and 15 PTO/vacation days.

 

< class="h3">Location

• This position can be a 100% remote position, though it can be a hybrid role for iniduals based in or around New York, NY. The rest of the Together Education central team is based in New York, NY (with hybrid schedules).

 

< class="h3">COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Together Education requires that all staff be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO-authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief). Together Education abides by each state’s requirements, acknowledging that those may change over time. If you advance to the phone screen stage, you will have the chance to ask your recruiter more about this requirement.