Organization Overview: Tindley Accelerated Schools is a
not-for-profit committed to the idea that every child deserves the
opportunity for a high-quality education. Tindley Accelerated
Schools exists to provide that opportunity. Through excellent
charter schools, administrative leadership, teacher training,
student services, and more, Tindley Accelerated Schools is
transforming education in Indianapolis’s urban neighborhoods, one
student at a time.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides both operational and
programmatic support to the organization. The CFO supervises the
finance unit and is the chief financial spokesperson for the
organization. The CFO reports directly to Finance Committee with a
dotted-line reporting relationship to the Network CEO and directly
assists with all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to
budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the
securing of new funding.?
Essential Functions:
Planning, Leadership & Management
- Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the
organization's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
- Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and
knowledge of financial management matters.
- Work with the President/CEO on the strategic vision including
fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships on city, state,
and national levels, as well as assisting in the development and
negotiation of contracts.
- Assist the CEO in identifying new funding opportunities, the
drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost
effectiveness of prospective key drivers of charter school growth
and sustainability.
- Assess the benefits of all prospective contracts and advise the
Executive Team on programmatic design and implementation matters.
- Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating
documentation is approved and available such that all purchases may
pass independent and governmental audits.
- Provide the CEO with an operating budget. Work with the CEO to
ensure programmatic success through cost analysis support, and
compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements.
- This includes:
- 1) interpreting legislative and programmatic rules and
regulations to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local
and contractual guidelines,
- 2) ensuring that all government regulations and requirements
are disseminated to appropriate personnel, and
- 3) monitoring compliance.
- Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting
activities for the organization including: organizational
revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding
agencies, development and monitoring of organizational and
contract/grant budgets.
- Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for staff and participants.
- Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard
financial assets of the organization and oversee federal awards and
programs. Oversee the coordination and activities of independent
auditors ensuring all A-133 audit issues are resolved, and all
403(b) compliance issues are met, and the preparation of the annual
financial statements is in accordance with U.S. GAAP and federal,
state and other required supplementary schedules and information.
- Attend Board and Subcommittee meetings; including being the lead
staff on the Finance Committee.
- Monitor banking activities of the organization.
- Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.
- Serve as one of the trustees and oversee administration and
financial reporting of the organization's Savings and Retirement Plan.
- Investigate cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits
which the organization may offer employees and potential employees
with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals.
- Oversee the production of monthly reports including
reconciliations with funders and pension plan requirements, as well
as financial statements and cash flow projections for use by
Executive management, as well as the Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
- Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of
wage incentives, commissions, and salaries for the staff.
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and ensure a
disaster recovery plan is in place.
- Oversee business insurance plans and health care coverage analysis.
- Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets,
including assets purchased with government funds (computers, etc.)
assuring all are in accordance with federal regulations.
- Responsible and coordinate in the creation and submission of all
state and county financial reports, including the Mayor’s office
periodic financial reporting.
- Oversee the Network’s State and Federal Grant administration
process, including all grant reports and documentation.
Benefits
Our employees are our most valuable asset. Each employee is an
integral part of our operation and success. We also ask from our
employees that they do anything and everything that is possible to
drive our mission. As such, it is our goal to attract, motivate, and
retain top talent by providing a comprehensive and competitive
benefits package for all full time employees. We offer competitive
base salaries plus add-ons for teaching experience and advanced degrees.
Tindley offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
-Bundled Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
-Tindley Paid Life and AD&D insurance
-Access to additional group term life insurance
-Tindley paid Critical Illness, Short Term and Long Term
Disability Plans
-Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Flexible Spending Account
-Access to Voluntary Critical Illness, Short Term Disability,
Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
-Access to the Indiana’s Teacher or Public Retirement System
(Pension Plan)
Professional Enrichment Program:
Under the direction of our Curriculum Team, our teachers learn
professionally and educationally acceptable methods, strategies and
techniques to manage their classrooms and develop the skills that
are associated with highly effective teachers. Administrators are
involved in our Annual Institute Programs as well as regular
professional development opportunities.
Student Loan Forgiveness:
You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness of FFEL and/or
Direct Loan Programs, through the U.S. Department of Education, if
you work for us.
