Director of Finance

Director of Finance

The Director of Finance has a critical role in supporting Green Dot's mission to prepare students for college, leadership, and life. The Director of Finance will have a strong understanding of finance, excellent analytical skills, strong managerial skills, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to diverse stakeholders. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization while supporting its educational mission. This position is part of the Finance team and reports to the Chief Financial Officer. This is an in-person role serving as part of Green Dot central office team, based in Downtown Los Angeles.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the development and oversight of the annual budgeting process for both school sites and the Home Office, collaborating closely with department heads and senior management to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Cultivate a deep understanding of the organization's funding models, including state and federal education funding sources, key expense drivers, and opportunities for financial optimization. Enhance and refine Green Dot's budgeting and modeling tools, including the utilization of Adaptive Insights, to streamline the budgeting/forecasting process. Manage budget performance throughout the fiscal year; execute corrective actions based on trends and analysis. Collaborate closely with Operations and Finance Managers to fine-tune monthly forecasts, fostering cross-functional teamwork and developing tools to effectively disseminate monthly financial information to stakeholders across the organization.
• Reporting and Analysis: Collaborate closely with the Chief Financial Officer and other organizational leaders to develop and enhance interactive multi-year projections encompassing Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow statements, both at the individual school level and across the organization. Oversee standard and ad hoc analyses and reports that provide a comprehensive view of the financial and operational aspects of the organization, catering to the needs of management, Operational Leadership, and the Board of Directors. Forge strong partnerships with Operations and Finance Managers, actively working towards achieving financial sustainability by meticulously dissecting key variances, identifying long-term risks, and devising strategies to enhance financial outcomes. Take a lead role in spearheading and participating in annual continuous improvement projects aimed at refining financial processes, optimizing reporting systems, and implementing best practices. Serve as a key resource for senior management by providing insightful analyses and actionable recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.
• Grants and Fund Management: Facilitate the creation and management of budgets and projections for both public and private funding sources. Actively engage with program managers to collaboratively construct comprehensive grant budgets, ensuring precision and completeness in reporting to funders. Assist in the preparation of grant proposals by providing financial data and budget information as required.
• Management and Communication: Cultivate and maintain positive and productive relationships with key stakeholders, including school leaders, department heads, organization partners, etc. Act as a liaison between the finance department and other departments, facilitating effective communication and understanding of financial matters across the organization. Communicate financial information and insights effectively to non-financial stakeholders. Manage duties and responsibilities of the Finance Manager ensuring that they have the necessary resources and support.
• Other: Maintain and update financial policies and procedures that align with industry best practices. Manage the process for annual financial audits, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Develop strategies to optimize cash reserves and investments. Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The minimum qualifications for this position are: Bachelor's degree required; MBA, MPP, CPA, or similar advanced degree or certification preferred. Five years of work experience required in a high-capacity work environment with a strong background in finance, analytics and project management. 8 years preferred. Workday experience preferred. Pass a TB test and background check at the time of offer and provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination. In addition, the following standards will generally define the successful candidate: Highly motivated and self-driven; curious to understand, driven to problem solve and tenacity to follow through Excellent ability to develop and manage financial models that provide actionable data and can be maintained and improved by staff Experience with and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word Ability to drive strategic decisions with a mix of financial and operational data analysis Creative and thoughtful about how to manage financial behavior Ability to maintain positive relations with colleagues at all levels—including central office staff and school-site administrators and staff Ability to coach, train, and lead junior staff Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, while maintaining a firm grasp of individual project details; meeting and/or exceeding project goals with the highest quality High level of personal responsibility, a growth mindset, and an A+ work ethic Dependability, humility, a sense of humor, and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot's mission and the communities we serve

Compensation:

The starting salary range for this role is $125,000 - $135,000. Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents): PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision coverage - including a 100% employee-only paid option (visit for more information). Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid) Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid) Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid) Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care) Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid) Optional California Parking Cash-Out program for Central Office-based employees Wellness programs and resources Financial planning/coaching access Optional matching 401(k) plan Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or recurring) Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases Potential for annual bonuses Potential for stipend work opportunities Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid) Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students: 15 days of paid time off during years 1-3 of service (20 days during years 4-6 and 25 days beyond 6 years of service) An additional 15 days (minimum) of paid time off each year for our Winter and Spring breaks* (which include the Christmas and New Year's holidays), as well as an additional 10 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President's Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day and Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving) 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)*May be adjusted annually

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please email a resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io with Green Dot Director of Finance in the subject line. The Priority Application Deadline is Sept 18, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it is to the applicant's advantage to apply early. Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate, and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that we are unable to sponsor H1-B Visa applicants. Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA