Director Finance

Overview Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Finance for a mission-driven organization that partners with K-12 schools to provide strategic financial and operational support. This is an onsite position based in Phoenix, Arizona . Perks Competitive salary of $130,000–$150,000 annually. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer matching. Unlimited flexible paid time off, professional development opportunities, and employee referral bonuses. Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization that values innovation, continuous growth, inclusion, and making a meaningful impact through education. Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals while ensuring exceptional financial guidance and service delivery across a regional portfolio. Partner with organizational and school leadership to provide strategic budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, board reporting, audit support, and financial analysis. Build trusted relationships with stakeholders by providing proactive financial guidance, resolving complex challenges, and supporting long-term organizational success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes, implement scalable systems, and enhance operational efficiency. Establish and maintain financial reporting standards, quality assurance initiatives, and best practices that promote consistency and excellence. Support organizational growth by assisting with new client onboarding, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement of finance operations. Qualifications Experience leading financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and strategic financial planning within K-12 education, charter schools, or other mission-driven organizations. Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing finance teams while partnering with executive leadership and governing boards. Strong understanding of financial management, compliance, reporting, and public funding models within educational environments. Experience utilizing enterprise financial systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Workday, Vena, or similar ERP platforms. Excellent leadership, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex financial initiatives. Compensation and Benefits This position offers a competitive annual salary of $130,000–$150,000 , along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer matching, unlimited flexible paid time off, professional development support, employee referral bonuses, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, mission-driven organization. How to Apply For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here! About Our Search Firm Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr