POSITION: Senior Manager of Finance
LOCATION: DSST: Home Office located in Denver, CO
SALARY: $82,500 - $99,300 based on up to 10 years of relevant experience
STATUS: Full time year-round, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position with three days per week onsite at the DSST: Home Office and two days of flexible off-site work
START: Immediate.
The Senior Manager of Finance leads DSST’s efforts to ensure that we have effectively allocated over $180M across our growing network of 16 schools, impacting 7,600 students this year increasing to 18 schools and over 8,600 students over the next ten years. You are an integral link between our School Directors, Home Office Directors, and the accounting and human capital functions. The Senior Manager of Finance will have the opportunity to lead the budget process along with other strategic projects that will help drive the overall direction of the organization while learning from some of the smartest education minds in Colorado. You will have the opportunity to work directly with senior leaders across the organization, members of the DSST Board of Directors, and key external stakeholders. The Senior Manager of Finance will deepen their understanding of the organization across business lines and be a thought partner to organizational leaders to drive toward better financial and organizational results network-wide. The role also oversees the Finance Manager and has the ability to set the direction for this role.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Budgeting and Forecasting (40%)
Manage financial planning cycle processes including annual budgets, quarterly mid-year forecasts, and annual long-term forecasts
Manage and update the financial tools used for the above
Work with district partners to update assumptions for upcoming year
Meet with and advise budget owners on how to optimize their funds to improve student outcomes and school culture
Oversee budgets for restricted revenue to ensure we are maximizing our governmental funding
Oversee creation of additional budgeting tools to support decision making
Develop & propose new policies to support financial decision making
Financial Reporting (40%)
Create, manage, and enhance Workday and Adaptive financial reports for stakeholders throughout the organization
Partner with the Accounting team on reporting across multiple data sources (Workday, Adaptive, etc) in an increasingly complex organizational systems landscape
Prepare financial statements and analysis for the Board of Directors and committees of the Board
Provide monthly financial update to School Directors, giving insight into their YTD spend vs. budget
Analyze financial reports to identify key areas of variation and develop action plans to address where necessary
Establish alternative analytics and other reporting measures that improve senior management’s ability to assess organizational financial health
Provide recommendations supported by thorough research and analysis to increase operational performance across key business areas
Strategic project work for senior executives as assigned
Partnerships (10%)
Collaborate across Finance team lanes to support the work of the entire team
Act as primary source of contact and support for School Directors and school-based budget owners in order to cultivate and maintain strong relationships while building organizational financial acumen
Finance team liaison with other Home Office departments to ensure we are maximizing and being good stewards of our resources
Build relationships with district and other external financial partners
Use expertise and influence outside of Finance department; collaborate with finance partners to improve efficiency and data quality
Develop deep understanding of other business lines to create actionable recommendations for managing budgets
Support Manager of Finance with partnership with Development team
Participate in project teams charged with developing, assessing, recommending, and implementing business solutions
401k committee representative
Management of Direct Report (5%)
Own professional development and coaching for a finance manager role
Guide project work and assist with partnership across business lanes
Additional Duties (5%)
Model our Core Values, Commitment to the Human Condition, and our commitment to equity as a Leader within the Network
Play an active leadership role in building and sustaining Home Office culture
Engage with our school communities to actively build relationships between our schools and the home office
Participate in & support the execution of Home Office & Network-wide events
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required from accredited university (Finance or Management preferred)
3+ years proven experience managing a budget across multiple locations
3+ years proven ability to coach, manage, and lead others to outcomes
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships and collaborate across business functions
High proficiency with Excel
A desire to drive system level improvements
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Adaptive Insights budgeting tool
Experience with Workday Financials and Reporting
Experience in the education or non-profit sector
Who We Are
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.
We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.
Our Impact
100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program
15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF
9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend
95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people
Why Work at DSST?
At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive.
Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.
Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.