About Great MN Schools

We work to ensure that every child is able to attend an excellent and equitable school that prepares them to thrive in their lives, careers, and communities.

Great schools that enroll kids from low-income backgrounds make a difference. These students grow academically at twice the rate, are twice as likely to graduate, and are six times as likely to earn a postsecondary degree. We focus on developing and sustaining great schools in Minneapolis for all students by:

• Creating more high-performing schools for underserved communities. Our school-centered approach starts with identifying schools with strong leaders and culture, and helping them diagnose their strengths and gaps. We facilitate the development of a strategic roadmap, and surround schools with support to ensure the implementation of strategic interventions and evidence-based solutions.
• Building community partnerships to support underserved families ability to navigate K-12 systems. We work with community organizations to provide families with helpful tools and resources, resulting in families choosing better options for their children, stronger family-school relationships and stronger schools.
• Advancing proven solutions toward more high-performing schools. We elevate whats possible, and engage the community as partners in change.

By working alongside schools and supporting families, were committed to transforming education equity for students of all backgrounds and elevating whats possible.

Position description

Great MN Schools seeks a Senior Manager, Finance & Operations to oversee the organization’s finance, operations, and human resources functions. This role ensures Great MN Schools operates efficiently and effectively in service of our mission by managing a $4.5M budget, optimizing systems across finance, HR, compliance, and technology, and supporting board governance. Reporting to the VP of Community Engagement and Operations and partnering closely with the CEO, this multifaceted leader fosters a collaborative work environment and manages day-to-day operational and financial matters. This is a supervisory role that will manage the Operations Coordinator. Financial management is the primary responsibility of this role (approximately 45%), with demonstrated experience in finance needed. The remaining responsibilities span operational management (30%, including supervision of one team member) and HR functions (25%), offering opportunities to develop additional skills with organizational support. Key activities for the Senior Manager, Finance & Operations include:

FINANCE

• Budget development and oversight:Lead the development and management of the organization’s annual budget, including expense tracking, cash flow management, budget forecasting and reporting, and multi-year financial projections
• Board financial reporting:Support quarterly Finance Committee meetings and prepare comprehensive financial reports and materials for Board of Directors review
• Accounting operations:Manage the monthly reconciliation (via our external partner) and financial reporting processes
• Financial transactions and contracts:Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and contract/grant tracking (both received and issued)
• Audit and compliance:Serve as liaison with the board treasurer, external accountant, and auditors for annual audits and 990 submissions. Ensure compliance with financial policies and facilitate updates as needed
• Payroll administration:Review and prepare monthly payroll for CEO approval

OPERATIONS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Board governance support:Partner with the CEO to manage Board of Directors operations (and subcommittees), including preparing packets and materials, maintaining the board calendar and organizational policies, and coordinating meeting logistics for board and committee meetings
• Infrastructure and technology management:Oversee the organization’s operational infrastructure, including facility management, vendor relationships, and technology systems (Salesforce CRM,Bill.commanagement for the team, communications platforms, and organizational software subscriptions)
• Organizational coordination and policies:Serve as the primary point person for team policies and operational procedures, proactively communicating with all team members, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely completion of organizational requirements and deliverables

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Benefits administration: Lead the annual benefits renewal process and serve as the primary resource for team members navigating benefits, HR policies, or workplace concerns
• Compensation management: Ensure adherence to the organization’s compensation policy by monitoring compliance, conducting compensation benchmarking audits, and recommending updates as needed
• Talent management: Manage the complete employee lifecycle, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, professional development planning, and employee exits
• Policy and compliance: Maintain current organizational policies and manage renewals for nonprofit i…