Finance Associate
KIPP Foundation
Accounting & Finance
Los Angeles, CA, USA
USD 28-31 / hour
Posted on Sep 4, 2025
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.
Mission
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
What You'll Do
- The Finance Associate is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of KIPP SoCal’s financial information, including key areas of budgeting, financial projections and reporting, in support of the financial health of our schools and the School Success Team (SST). This position will report to the Director of Finance. Key responsibilities will include:
- 1. Budgeting, Projections, and Financial Reporting
- 1a. Review and maintain the current fiscal year cash flow model on a monthly basis, including payroll review, coding reclassifications, end-of-year projections, and budget-to-actual comparisons.
- 1b. Review and maintain the budget trackers for school and SST budget managers.
- 1c. Support the formulation of annual budgets and long-term forecasts, including revenue and expense forecasting, budget planning, capital spending analysis, and balance sheet analysis.
- 1d. Support the preparation of financial reports for the Board and Finance Committee, lenders, authorizers, state and federal agencies, and donors.
- 2. Day-to-day Financial Operations
- 2a. Manage and route the Finance & Accounting helpdesk tickets and provide high quality customer service to our team members with Finance & Accounting related issues.
- 2b. Review and maintain monthly payroll reports and identify areas of concern to raise with managers.
- 2c. Collaborate with various SST teams to develop specialized department and program budgets, update financial assumptions & projections, and produce ad-hoc financial reports.
- 2d. Perform analyses, as required, on various financial and operational issues such as: evaluation of third-party versus in-house service provisions; vendor and contract comparisons; and measures of operational effectiveness, and then use these analyses to recommend potential cost savings measures.
- 3. Financial Advisory and Budget Management
- 3a. Serve as a valued thought partner to others in the organization, including the CFO, Director of Finance, School Leaders (SLs), and Assistant School Leaders of Operations (ASLOs).
- 3b. Participate in regular budget meetings with SLs, ASLOs, and SST departments to discuss and analyze expenditures, and modify projections.
- 3c. Partner with ASLOs as their budget management advisor and develop their ability to meet budget targets.
- 3d. Train new ASLOs and SST budget managers in using budget trackers and other budget management tools.
You’ll Be Qualified If You Have
- BA or BS from an accredited institution
- 1 to 2 years of experience in a financial or data analysis role preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google sheets
- Detail‐ and results‐oriented team player who is dedicated to getting the job done accurately and on a timely basis
- Tenacity and a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve KIPP SoCal’s vision
- Respect for team members and the communities KIPP SoCal serves
- Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP SoCal’s mission.
Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following
- Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
- Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA, Compton, and San Diego
- Support and care from fellow regional team members
- Ongoing professional development and coaching from manager
Benefits and Compensation
- Hourly rate range of $28-$31/hour
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
- Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
- Generous paid time off program includes 22 holidays, 10 sick days, and 10 vacation days per year
- Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.