Regional Office: Director of Finance - Greater Boston (2026-2027)

Our Mission

Together with our families and communities, we create joyful and identity-affirming schools where students achieve excellent and equitable academic outcomes. We believe doing this ensures that our students are prepared to pursue any path they choose — college, career, and beyond — so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our program is based on:

• A focus on high-quality instruction supported by rigorous professional development to ensure that our students develop the academic skills necessary to pursue the life they choose.
• A high regard for character development to ensure that our students and staff celebrate and develop their character and identity strengths.
• An emphasis on family engagement, because we believe that our students are most likely to be able to maximize their potential when we work in partnership with our students and their families.
• A focus on college readiness for all students so that all students can make choices about their post-secondary education and future.

What We Do

We seek to provide a world-class education for students from educationally underserved communities in Lynn and Boston. Our student demographics mirror those of neighborhood schools in terms of race, socioeconomic status, Multilingual Learners (MLL), and students who receive special education services.

Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop the zest for learning and grit necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in Lynn and Boston.

Who We Are

KIPP Massachusetts began enrolling students in 2004. We currently hold two charters, operating two “districts.” Our first district, KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School, is based in Lynn, MA. Our second district, KIPP Academy Boston Charter School, is based in Mattapan, MA. Each district is housed on one or more “campuses,” which we use to refer to different grade spans, for example, elementary grades, middle school grades, or high school grades.

In Lynn, KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary (serving grades K-4), KIPP Academy Lynn Middle (serving grades 5-8), and KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (serving grades 9-12), are all under our Lynn charter. Admission to any grade in the Lynn district is admission to all remaining grades in the Lynn district K-12. 74% of our students in Lynn are Hispanic, 15% are Black, 3% are multiracial, 5% White, and 4% Asian.

In Boston, KIPP Academy Boston (serving grades K-8) is under our Boston charter. Admission to any grade in the Boston district is admission to all remaining grades in the Boston district K-8. 36% of our students in Boston are Hispanic, 59% are Black, 3% are multiracial, 1% is White, and 1% is American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Across both districts, we serve over 2,200 students. KIPP MA has a Regional Office, with teams such as Teaching and Learning, Talent and Operations, which supports both districts.

KIPP Foundation

KIPP Massachusetts partners with the KIPP Foundation, which is a non-profit national network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving elementary, middle and high school students. The KIPP Network has a 30+ year track record of preparing our students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life.

The KIPP Public Schools Network is made up of 278 K-12 schools, 28 regional support organizations, and the nonprofit KIPP Foundation. We are a national network with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni. Together, we continually raise the bar for teaching and learning, then ensure success in one classroom travels across our network to hundreds more. We believe that excellent academic, safe and structured schools, empowered teachers, an emphasis on character development and support through college and career are the foundation for student success, and we strive to provide this for every student.

All KIPP schools, whether they are in Massachusetts or in other states, are part of the free public school system in their respective states and enrollment is open to all students. KIPP public charter schools are given more academic and budgetary flexibility than traditional public schools, and in exchange commit to deliver high-quality academic results for students.

Job Description

Director of Finance

The Director of Finance leads KIPP MA’s finance and accounting functions, managing resources that fuel our progress toward impact, sustainability, and scale. An experienced manager aligned with KIPP MA’s values and culture, the Director oversees a team of finance staff; and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director is a key leader in KIPP MA’s Regional Office, collaborating with staff across our region and schools in Lynn and Boston. Bringing sophisticated finance expertise, the Director manages: Financial Operations, Controls & Compliance; Financial Reporting; and Budgeting & Forecasting.

This role requires consistent and reliable demonstration of the following essential job functions and key responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Tactical Work

• Manage finance team to ensure invoices are paid on time and expense/invoice data is accurately imported from the accounts payable software into the accounting software
• Support the Chief Financial Officer with the preparation of financial statements, the DESE Charter School End of Year Financial report, monthly/quarterly budget reports and forecasts, and other required financial reports
• Oversee finance portions of public grants management, including budgeting, reporting and drawdowns
• Oversee tax reporting
• Ensure that KIPP MA receives a clean audit each year; lead the organization’s annual audit process
• Support the Chief Financial Officer with board and bank reporting

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead the finance team, including managing and developing the Finance Manager and Finance Coordinator
• Lead the finance team’s work on ensuring that the organization is structuring financial decisions through an equitable lens
• Lead budget meetings with school leadership and regional office directors

Strategic Planning & Improvement

• Develop systems for monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations; oversee timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Ensure KIPP MA is up to date regarding compliance and best practices with DESE and other state and federal regulations, tax, and accounting issues
• Develop and maintain a documented system of financial policies and procedures and communicate and manage organization on fiscal policies and procedures
• Work closely with the development team to track and reconcile private grants; ensure that grant expenses are properly tracked and accounted for
• Identify and execute opportunities for system and process improvements

General Requirements And Responsibilities

• Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively
• Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

KIPP MA educators are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role. Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit educators to do their best work.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
• 8+ years of experience in accounting, finance, operations, or business administration
• Proven track record of technical and accounting knowledge and skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize building strong relationships with others
• Demonstrated experience planning and leading meetings with school and/or departmental leaders
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred
• Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Baseline familiarity with grants administration
• Pass Criminal Background Checks

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Additional Information

What We Offer

The minimum base salary range for this exempt position is $90,000 to $108,000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week) with a $1,000 signing bonus—and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses, when eligible. This role follows our 12 Month calendar. For more about what we offer, how to apply and more about KIPP MA, please visit this link HERE.