Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Green Dot Public Schools

The CFO is a senior financial leader who ensures the organization’s financial sustainability, strategic growth, and operational scalability. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the COO, the CFO is a core member of the Green Dot Leadership Team and collaborates with the Board of Directors, Delta Board, and other key committees.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership and Planning
  • Develop short‑ and long‑term financial strategies aligned with Green Dot’s mission and growth plans.
  • Prepare multi‑year forecasts, scenario planning, and sensitivity analyses, encompassing income statements, balance sheets, and cash‑flow statements at both the individual school level and across the organization.
  • Provide strategic guidance to support expansion, enrollment growth, and programmatic investments across all 18 school sites and the home office.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on financial strategy, sustainability, and risk.
  • Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive, board, and school leadership levels.
• School Finance, Capital Planning, and Real Estate
  • Oversee charter school finances across a multi‑site, network‑level environment.
  • Lead capital planning and long‑range facilities strategy, including bond financing, debt management, and capital project oversight.
  • Provide financial oversight and strategic guidance on Green Dot’s real‑estate portfolio in collaboration with the Delta Board and external advisors.
  • Ensure alignment between facilities planning, enrollment projections, and instructional needs.
• Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Lead the annual budgeting process for school sites and the home office, collaborating with department heads and senior management.
  • Incorporate collective bargaining agreements into budget forecasts and support the bargaining process through financial modeling.
  • Enhance budgeting tools to streamline the budgeting and forecasting process and manage budget performance throughout the fiscal year.
• Reporting and Analysis
  • Oversee standard and ad‑hoc analyses and reports that provide a comprehensive view of financial and operational aspects.
  • Develop dashboards and reporting tools for leadership, school leaders, and the Board.
  • Provide regular financial updates to the Board on a bi‑monthly cadence, including adjustments and recommendations.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects to refine financial processes, optimize reporting systems, and implement best practices.
• Grants and Fund Management
  • Facilitate creation and management of budgets and projections for public and private funding sources.
  • Ensure precise grant budgets, adherence to funder‑specific spending limitations, and accurate reporting to funders.
  • Evaluate return on investment for programs and initiatives.
• Financial Operations, Compliance, and Risk Management
  • Oversee all financial operations: budgeting, accounting, audits, reporting, and internal controls.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local education regulations, charter law, and authorizer requirements.
  • Develop strategies to optimize cash reserves and investments, identify financial risks, and mitigate them.
  • Maintain and update financial policies and procedures aligned with industry best practices.
• Board and Committee Governance
  • Provide financial oversight to the Board of Directors, audit committee, and Delta Board.
  • Partner with Human Resources on the Benefits Committee and 401(k) fiduciary matters.
• Team Leadership and Management
  • Lead and manage the finance team, including a Controller and a Director of Finance, and support an Administrative Assistant.
  • Develop and evolve structure and reporting lines for Area Operations and Finance Managers under the COO.
  • Facilitate effective communication across finance and other departments.
  • Lead change initiatives to improve financial systems, processes, and organizational effectiveness.
• Culture and Relationship Management
  • Build trust and credibility across a large, mission‑driven education team.
  • Communicate financial information and trade‑offs clearly and with integrity to stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, MPP, CPA, or similar advanced degree or certification preferred.
• 8–12+ years of progressive financial leadership experience required, with charter school experience required.
• Demonstrated experience with charter school finance, public funding, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience with capital financing, including bonds and facilities planning.
• Experience partnering with Boards of Directors or Finance Committees.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Pass a TB test, background check at time of offer, and provide proof of Covid‑19 vaccination.
• Strategic financial leader with deep charter school expertise and a forward‑looking mindset.
• Strong understanding of charter school finance, funding models, charter law, accreditation, and authorizer expectations.
• Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and comfortable operating in fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environments.
• Exceptional communicator with executive presence and ability to translate financial complexity into actionable insights.
• Collaborative, low‑ego leader who builds trust across teams and functions at all levels.
• Skilled problem solver with strong process design and scaling capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• High level of personal responsibility, growth mindset, and work ethic.
• Dependability, humility, sense of humor, and rock‑solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission.

Compensation

• Salary range: $200,000 – $240,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Benefits include: PPO, EPO, or HMO medical/dental/vision options; life, AD&D, short‑/long‑term disability; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; parking; wellness programs; financial planning; 401(k) participation; potential remote work; performance‑based increases and bonuses; stipend work opportunities; family care/medical leave.
• Paid time off: 15 days during years 1–3, 20 days during years 4–6, 25 days beyond year 6; additional 15 days for winter and spring breaks; ten additional annual holidays; 3–5 days bereavement leave.

Application Process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to with “Green Dot CFO” in the subject line. ThePriority Application Deadline is September4,2026.

EEO Statement

Green Dot Public Schools is an equal‑opportunity employer. We employ, compensate, and promote based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of our organization. We cannot sponsor H1‑B visas; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

About Green Dot Public Schools

Green Dot Public Schools is a nonprofit network of 18 public charter schools dedicated to preparing students for college, leadership, and life. With over 10,000 students across Los Angeles, we focus on quality teaching, a college‑going culture, leadership and life skills, and eliminating barriers to learning in underserved communities.