Director of Client Finance

About the Company:
Charter Impact empowers mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals through personalized support in finance, operations, and business management. We accomplish this through enthusiastic collaboration within our team and with our clients to support their communities. We are a remote first company growing on a national scale and are continuously seeking qualified candidates to join us. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated professionals who are committed to supporting the team in an environment of growth and change.
**Role Summary:**The Director of Client Finance (DOCF) is responsible for overseeing Charter Impact’s service delivery, as well as acting as an outsourced CFO on behalf of our clients.  The DOCF oversees all finance, accounting and compliance reporting for assigned clients by working collaboratively with the Charter Impact Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Retirement Services Teams and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial information.  This Director position is highly visible to Charter Impact clients and must deliver excellence in professional expertise and customer-service in a proactive and positive manner.  This position is remote to candidates based in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA ID, IL, MI, NV, OR, SD, TX, UT and/or WA.
*This position requires up to 25% travel

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and accounting services and provide direction to Charter Impact Teams in the following areas: financial statement preparation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense tracking by grant, grant reporting – for both governmental and private grants, and ad hoc reporting as requested 
• Review all financial statements as prepared by Accounting Teams to ensure compliance with GAAP 
• Prepare annual budgets and monthly forecasts for clients while providing valuable insight as to their financial condition 
• Oversee the annual financial and governmental A-133 audits including: work paper preparation, liaison with auditors and understanding of the governmental programs 
• Oversee and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all compliance reporting 
• Serve as a fiscal liaison to Authorizers, Counties, State and Federal Agencies 
• Provide training to client staff to ensure internal controls are properly implemented and followed 
• Work with organizational leaders and other executives to ensure financial information is properly communicated 
• Exceed clients’ expectations both in terms of quality and accuracy of information at all times 
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with client leadership and staff 
• Maintain up to date knowledge of the charter school industry and related funding through regular professional development in areas of responsibility