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Job description
ABOUT SUMMIT ACADEMY OIC
Summit Academy OIC is a mission driven organization committed to student success, program impact, and organizational sustainability, serving adult learners and communities historically underserved by education and economic systems.
SAOIC prepares students for meaningful careers through postsecondary career training, combining rigorous instruction with the financial aid access that makes that training possible for the students who need it most.
WHAT YOU’LL LEAD
Elevate the Office of Finance & Administration into a disciplined, service oriented operation with strong controls and reliable forecasting
Lead enterprise financial strategy, annual budgeting, multi year planning, rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and scenario analysis
Provide executive oversight of federal Title IV and Minnesota State Grant financial aid compliance and audit readiness
Strengthen internal controls, procurement practices, GAAP and FASB compliance, and external audit and Single Audit readiness
Partner with cost center leaders to strengthen financial ownership and connect financial performance to mission impact
Provide executive oversight of IT strategy, cybersecurity, facilities, and capital planning
Lead and develop approximately 9 to 10 staff across Finance and Administration
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate brings postsecondary financial aid expertise, strong executive presence, and the patience and practicality to work alongside a lean team. This person should be equally comfortable setting enterprise financial strategy and getting into the details when the moment calls for it.
Successful candidates will bring:
Ten or more years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least five years leading teams or functions at a senior level
Substantive experience with federal Title IV financial aid in higher education, postsecondary career training, or another eligible institution
Proven success strengthening or rebuilding finance operations, controls, procedures, reporting, and team capability
Advanced experience in budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and advising cost center or business leaders
Deep knowledge of GAAP, FASB standards, nonprofit financial management, internal controls, and cash management
Demonstrated ability to move fluidly between executive strategy and hands on execution
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
CPA and/or MBA, leadership experience in higher education or workforce development, Minnesota State Grant knowledge, nonprofit financial leadership, and experience overseeing multiple administrative functions are helpful, but not required.
COMPENSATION & LOCATION
$180,000 to $205,000, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
This is a full time, exempt, permanent, on site position based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Summit Academy OIC and kpCompanies are proud equal opportunity employers.
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Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55400, US
Who can apply
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