Director of School Finance

About DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB)

Every day, DC PCSB works to ensure that 44,000+ public charter school students, families, and communities receive a quality education. DC PCSB is an independent agency of the District of Columbia government rooted in the principle of ensuring every DC student has access to quality education.

About the Role

The Director of School Finance provides senior-level strategic leadership for DC PCSB's financial oversight of public charter schools. This role is accountable for rigorous financial analysis, sound judgment, and direction of the agency's school finance oversight strategy. The Director serves as a senior thought partner to the Chief Operating Officer.

This role leads the School Finance team, translates complex financial information into clear, decision-ready recommendations, and ensures oversight activities align with policies. The role emphasizes strategic judgment, proactive risk management, and executive-level decision support.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Risk Management

• Lead assessment and monitoring of school-level financial health across the charter portfolio
• Apply financial risk thresholds for monitoring, escalation, or intervention
• Oversee Financial Corrective Action Plans balancing accountability and support
• Anticipate financial risks and guide proactive mitigation strategies

Strategic Analysis & Decision Support

• Provide decision-ready recommendations to COO and senior leadership on complex financial matters
• Synthesize analysis into actionable guidance
• Support high-stakes authorizing decisions including charter applications, renewals, expansions, and closures

Strategic Leadership & Direction

• Set and refine DC PCSB's school finance oversight strategy
• Prioritize oversight attention based on risk and materiality
• Elevate and frame complex issues for executive and Board-level discussion

Team Leadership & Execution

• Establish clear strategic priorities and decision-making frameworks for the School Finance team
• Develop staff judgment, ownership, and communication skills

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate financial risk and oversight decisions with appropriate care and judgment
• Coordinate with schools, auditors, lenders, and internal partners
• Ensure appropriate circulation and alignment on medium and high-stakes financial decisions

Competencies

People Leader Competencies

• Unifying & Considerate Leadership Practices
• Set Clear Expectations
• Set & Monitor Progress to Goals
• Give and Receive Feedback
• Create Opportunities for Continuous Growth & Development

Job-Specific Technical & Strategic Competencies

• GAAP Accounting Practices
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Oversight for Schools
• Finance Risk Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Public Speaking

Preferred Background

• Experience with public charter school finance strongly preferred
• Background in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Advanced degree or professional credential valued but not required if offset by relevant experience

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $146,562-$177,238. DC PCSB offers comprehensive benefits covering 100% of employee insurance premium. Generous telecommuting policy with routine telework (3 in-office days per week). PSLF-eligible employer.