At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Position Description
The Senior Manager, FP&A is a full-time, exempt position and will participate in budgeting, forecasting, long-range scenario planning, monthly and quarterly reporting, charter petitions and renewals, and tracking KPIs relevant to the organization. The successful candidate will be proficient in Excel and Powerpoint and be comfortable working with large financial data sets, have working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), experience using planning and reporting software, experience with charter school finance, and the ability to work in a remote team environment with collaborative cross-functional working relationships.
Essential Functions
The Senior Manager, FP&A serves as a strategic financial partner to schools, regions, and the network organization by taking raw data and analyzing it so that management can provide clear insights and actionable recommendations. This role helps leaders align resources with student needs, anticipate financial challenges, and make informed decisions that support long-term financial sustainability by providing timely and accurate financial reports.
The following are essential functions related to the position:
Perform monthly budget versus actuals calculations, revenue & expense forecasts and provide detailed, timely, and accurate variance analyses, and reporting to management, regional & school leaders, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders
Participate in the budgeting process performing calculations, projecting enrollment/attendance, revenue, and expenses, and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to get to a finalized budget the board will approve
Analyze historical, current, and projected financial data for use in planning, forecasting, and management decision making
Create multi-year financial scenarios for long-term planning and decision making
Update 5 year financial plans for charter petitions and renewals
Help advance the integration of Adaptive Planning into FP&A’s daily workflow and identify areas for process improvement
Perform various ad hoc analysis for finance and leadership
Complete interim internal and external reports and submit in a timely manner
Develop strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the organization
Displays the competencies of a Senior Manager at Rocketship included but not limited tor:
The ability to take feedback and develop solutions or improvements
Reacts to change, ambiguity, and uncertainty with confidence and openness; does not let change derail progress towards results
Anticipates potential roadblocks or challenges and works with the team to plan around potential challenges and can independently develop solutions based on previous experience
Monitors progress against goals and adjust plans as needed
Proactively seeks other’s perspectives to better understand the implications of their work or when addressing roadblocks encountered
Willingness to help teammates and cross-functional partners
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of total professional experience and 3 years of relevant charter school finance or operational experience, including budgeting, monthly revenue and expense forecasting, interim internal & authorizer reporting, and multi-year scenario planning
Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance or equivalent. Masters in a related field preferred
Commitment and passion for Rocketship’s mission, vision, and goals
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, understanding of financial statements & GAAP
High level of intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, attention to detail, and accuracy
Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort with financial systems and data analysis tools
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently, collaborate effectively across teams, and interact effectively with all levels of management
Working knowledge of Adaptive Insights or a similar SaaS financial reporting tool
Additional Information
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
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