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Financial Planning & Analysis Director

25 West 39th Street New York, New York 10018

Financial Planning & Analysis Director 

Location: Remote with occasional travel to Hebrew Public School locations in NYC, PA and CT.

Start Date: Immediate

Compensation: $105,000 - $125,000 (see details below)

Network Website: www.hebrewpublic.org

Contact: jobs@hebrewpublic.org  

About the Organization
Hebrew Public Charter Schools for Global Citizens

Our mission is to lead a national movement of public charter schools that teach Modern Hebrew to children of all backgrounds and prepare them to be successful global citizens. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning.  Hebrew Public manages schools in New York City and Philadelphia, and also supports an affiliate network of schools in California, Washington DC, New Jersey, and Minnesota. Our schools help students grow to become empathetic, ethical, intellectually curious young adults committed to solving the world’s problems.  

About The Position:

The Financial Planning & Analysis Director serves as both a hands-on financial analyst and strategic partner to Hebrew Public's school and organizational leaders. This role requires someone who can produce detailed budgets and financial reports while leading cross-functional initiatives and providing high-level financial guidance. Working within a small, dynamic finance team, this position demands independence, strong customer service orientation and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for school leaders, the CFO, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in environments requiring both tactical execution and strategic thinking, and brings experience in charter school finance, budgeting, analysis, and compliance. 

Candidates for this position do NOT need to speak Hebrew. Hebrew Public is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. 

Job Responsibilities:

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Analysis

  • Lead annual budget creation process for all entities, incorporating input from school leaders and CMO departments
  • Produce monthly financial reports including budget-to-actual analysis and balance sheet review
  • Analyze monthly financial performance, identify trends, and track key metrics across all stakeholders
  • Conduct NYC CMO comparison analysis to benchmark financial performance
  • Conduct Hebrew Public Network school comparison analysis and year-over-year trend analysis
  • Develop financial models for staffing costs, benefits analysis, and forecasting 
  • Develop and maintain rolling financial forecasts to support proactive decision-making and resource planning
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and modeling to support strategic decisions and respond to leadership questions
  • Provide profitability analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making

School Leadership Partnership & Customer Service

  • Schedule and conduct regular budget review meetings with school leaders and program budget managers, providing clear financial guidance and analysis
  • Serve as a trusted financial advisor to school leaders, delivering high-quality customer service and responsive support for budget questions and financial decisions
  • Translate complex financial data into accessible insights that empower school leaders to make informed operational decisions
  • Partner with school teams to identify spending trends, address budget variances, and optimize resource allocation

Cash Flow Management

  • Produce regular cash flow reports and projections for leadership review
  • Analyze cash flow trends and provide recommendations for cash management optimization

Development Team Liaison & Donor Reporting

  • Collaborate with Development team to create financial reports and budget narratives for donors and foundation partners
  • Provide financial analysis and documentation to support fundraising initiatives and grant proposals
  • Coordinate with Finance and Development teams to ensure accurate reporting of restricted fund usage and program expenses

Compliance & Reporting

  • Prepare and submit timely and accurate compliance reports to the State, Federal and authorizing entities (such as DOE and Board of Regents)
  • Monitor and flag new compliance deliverables for schools and network
  • Manage UPK program financial aspects including tracking, reporting, and tagging communications

Government Grants Management

  • Support government grant applications and budget development for programs including  Title, CSP, TSL, DYCD, and 21st Century programs
  • Prepare and submit FS-10 forms (FS-10, FS-10A, FS-10F) and process grant claims
  • Communicate grant budgets and expense tagging requirements to accounting team; monitor accuracy of tagging execution
  • Monitor grant expense tracking and prepare required grant reporting

Audit & Tax Support

  • Provide analytical support for annual audit, including preparation of complex schedules and financial statement analysis
  • Respond to auditor questions regarding compliance, school operations, grants, and complex accounting matters
  • Project manage single audit process, leading coordination with auditors and preparation of federal grant schedules and documentation
  • Lead Form 990 preparation including development of all required schedules and supporting documentation
  • Serve as liaison for 990 review process with external preparers and board
  • Coordinate workers' compensation audits and 401(k) census/compliance activities

Monthly Close Support

  • Review general ledger and communicate necessary adjustments based on budget, grants or other contextual information

Board & Strategic Planning Support

  • Prepare comprehensive financial materials, presentations, and analysis for CEO or CFO to present at Board and Finance Committee meetings
  • Develop clear visualizations and narrative summaries that communicate financial performance to board members
  • Support long-range planning initiatives including analysis for potential new school launches and strategic investments

Minimum Requirements:

  • 7+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, or related roles required
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA or CPA is a plus
  • Experience with charter school finance and New York State/City education funding mechanisms is a plus
  • Experience managing government grants (Title, CSP, federal programs) including budgets and compliance is a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent. The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $125,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and organizational needs.

Potential benefits* include:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Employer-Paid Vision
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Paid Holidays
  • Retirement Savings and Employer Matching Programs
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Global Travel Experiences

*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.

Hebrew Public is committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.

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