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WHAT WE DO In the United States, too few students can access effective, high-performing public schools. At City Fund, we work to increase educational opportunities for students and families by partnering with city and state leaders to create innovative public school systems. We believe that public schools do best when educators have the power to make decisions that meet the diverse needs of their students, families are provided the information and access to choose the best schools for their children, and schools are held accountable for helping all students succeed. City Fund provides financial support and expertise to local leaders seeking to improve educational opportunities in their cities. We support 18 cities across the country and hope to eventually reach most American cities. We focus on supporting: High quality, innovative K-12 schools with nonprofit governing structures and diverse leadership City leaders, including civic leaders and nonprofits that are working to build innovative public education systems Advocacy organizations that build the political power of families to shape education in ways that work for them WHAT YOU WILL DO As Vice President, Finance, you are responsible for the financial operations, compliance, and reporting of City Fund, City Fund Action, and City Fund Action Political Fund. You will manage the full arc of our financial function, from day-to-day accounting and grants management to long-range financial planning and board reporting. You are equally comfortable setting our investment strategy and rolling up your sleeves to do the detailed day-to-day work. This role calls for someone who can both think big and execute in the details. You will lead a team that spans finance and grants & contracts, serving as the operational engine behind City Fund’s financial function and equipping senior leadership and partners with the analysis, tools, and processes they need to make sound strategic decisions. You will drive the continued maturation of our financial systems and infrastructure as the organization grows in scope, size, and complexity.  As Vice President, Finance, you will report to the COO & General Counsel and be responsible for the following: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION, COMPLIANCE AND OVERSIGHT Translate organizational priorities into financial plans and operational infrastructure, ensuring senior leadership and partners have accurate, timely information to guide strategic decisions. Ensure accuracy and compliance across the financial treatment of our 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and 527 entities. Define and track key financial performance indicators, reporting results to the leadership team and Board. Manage a banking and investment strategy to maximize commercially reasonable returns to the organization, while ensuring compliance with tax laws. Lead the Finance vertical and manage the accounting team setting expectations, supporting growth, and ensuring strong execution against annual goals and service level agreements. Together with the Impact team and partners, develop and manage a financial model to evaluate returns on city and state investments. MONTHLY CLOSE AND FINANCIAL REPORTING Own and manage the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Develop and maintain reporting frameworks for City Fund, City Fund Action and City Fund Action Political Fund audiences, including their boards of directors, senior leadership, partners and department budget leads. Present regular financial reports to multiple audiences with clarity and appropriate context. Oversee Form 990 compliance and filing for all three entities. ANNUAL BUDGET PLANNING AND ACCOUNTING Lead the annual budget planning cycle, ensuring department leads and partners have the models, templates, and guidance needed to own their budget decisions. Ensure budget tracking and accounting for the 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and 527 are accurate and compliant with appl