Success Academy Charter Schools

Senior Specialist, Finance Operations

New York · Senior

No sponsorship$115k-$130kDetected 23 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementAccountingExcelSAPProcurementERPHRISLeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational SkillsAccounts PayableNetSuite

About the role

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy!
Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike.
We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status.

Process & AI Innovation: Identify, evaluate, and implement pioneering ideas and AI-driven solutions (such as Intelligent Document Processing, smart matching systems, and automated workflows) to streamline the entire invoice-to-pay lifecycle and enhance overall departmental efficiency.
Strategic Cash & Payment Execution: Manage and optimize weekly payment runs via ACH, wire transfers, and checks to balance cash flow priorities with strong vendor relationships.
Identify, evaluate, and implement pioneering ideas and AI-driven solutions (such as Intelligent Document Processing, smart matching systems, and automated workflows) to streamline the entire invoice-to-pay lifecycle and enhance overall departmental efficiency.
Manage and optimize weekly payment runs via ACH, wire transfers, and checks to balance cash flow priorities with strong vendor relationships.
Clear, confident communicator who can influence and collaborate across finance, operations, HR, and school leadership teams.
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive projects from ambiguity to execution.
Natural problem-solver who actively identifies inefficiencies and implements scalable, technology-enabled solutions.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data modeling, and reconciliation).
Hands-on experience with enterprise financial systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Workday, Coupa, Zip, or similar ERP/procurement platforms.
Education
Experience
5+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, operational accounting, or finance operations.
Demonstrated success leading or contributing to finance transformation initiatives, including process redesign, system implementation, or automation efforts.
Experience working in complex, high-volume environments where accuracy, speed, and compliance are critical.
Technical Expertise
Exposure to or strong interest in modern AP automation tools, including OCR-based invoice processing, intelligent matching engines, and workflow automation solutions.
Comfortable working with data to diagnose issues, improve processes, and support decision-making.
Core Strengths
Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage competing priorities in deadline-driven environments.

is competitive and commensurate with experience.
$115,000 - $130,000 USD
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We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world.
Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization.
Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

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