Chief information officer Jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

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.

Summary of Position :

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.

Experience and Skills

Skills Requirement

Not-for-profit accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, OMB Circulars A-133, A-110 and A-122, and compliance requirements, and appropriate Code of Federal Regulations sections.

Create and assess financial statements and budget documents.

Job Benefits

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 :

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.