Rocketship Public Schools is hiring a
Chief Financial Officer

Summary

The Chief Financial Officer at Rocketship Public Schools is a strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, responsible for optimizing resources, ensuring financial compliance, leading long-term financial planning, and overseeing a team of nineteen. The ideal candidate aligns with Rocketship's values, has strong executive presence, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in managing diverse teams.

Requirements

The ideal Chief Financial Officer candidate will align with Rocketship's Vision, Mission, and Value, as well as our DEI vision and ultimate goal of being a fully sustainable organization

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Implement sound financial processes and systems. Provide expert financial leadership and insight. Ensure compliance with fiscal policies, systems, and procedures. Manage cash, financing, debt facilities, and investments. Evaluate and enforce fiscal accountability. Maintain fiscal stewardship and oversight of internal controls to safeguard Rocketship's assets
• Strategic Leadership: Create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization. Serve as a strategic counselor and thought partner to the CEO and Network Executive Team. Contribute to setting the vision and strategic direction for the organization
• Strategic Planning and Budget: Work closely with the Board of Directors and Business Committee(s) to maintain a strategic financial plan. Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and economic modeling. Own the annual budgeting process and develop a budget consistent with long-term goals. Assess the financial implications of potential strategic and growth alternatives
• Team Leadership: Strong understanding and oversight of the accounting and payroll function. Oversee training and support for regional, network, and school-based staff in financial operations
• Stakeholder Relationships: Build strong relationships, maintain open lines of communication, and work effectively with peers, board members, and lenders. Successfully represent Rocketship’s financial needs, interests, and results with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off