Area Operations & Finance Leader — LA Schools

Green Dot Public Schools California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) program

Paid time off

Parking

Wellness programs

Remote work opportunities (occasional)

Performance-based bonuses

Education stipends

Job summary

Green Dot Public Schools California is seeking an Area Operations and Finance Manager to oversee operations, budgeting, and forecasting for a portfolio of schools in the Los Angeles area. This role focuses on improving systems and driving efficiency across enrollment, facilities, IT, and finance.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) with 4+ years of analytical experience, 2+ years leading teams, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in a fast‑paced, highly analytical environment (2‑3 years managing school operations with charter school experience highly preferred).
• 2+ years of experience managing others.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Experience designing and facilitating differentiated professional development sessions.
• Ability to build collaborative, coordinated and supportive relationships.
• Can influence stakeholders both inside and outside of the organization.
• Flexibility and innovation when faced with ambiguity.
• Creative problem‑solving skills.
• Tenacious with a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve our mission.
• Dependable with a sense of humor and a rock‑solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational and fiscal functions for assigned schools, ensuring high-quality execution across enrollment, nutrition services, facilities, security, IT, and financial operations.
• Manage and support daily non‑academic functions of schools, coordinating services between school-based operations teams and Home Office departments.
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and professional development to School Operations Managers, building capacity across team leadership, facilities operations, school nutrition, budgeting and payroll, procurement, student data systems, health services, event management, enrollment, and compliance.
• Lead and manage operational readiness efforts for the opening and closing of each school year.
• Partner with principals to develop, monitor, and refine school budgets; conduct financial analyses; and prepare monthly year‑end forecast updates.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure strategic and compliant use of resources, including oversight of restricted funds.
• Strengthen procurement processes by managing vendor relationships, ensuring contract compliance, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Analyze and leverage operational and financial data to inform school-level and network-wide decisions.
• Oversee facilities budgets, expenses, scheduling, and maintenance; support budgeting processes and capital project planning under $150K.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and well‑maintained campuses through collaboration with facilities and site operations teams.
• Partner with school leaders and Home Office teams on facilities project planning and strategic resource allocation.
• Partner with the Director of Enrollment to establish recruitment goals and oversee recruitment and enrollment strategies.
• Ensure schools execute high‑quality recruitment, outreach, and enrollment processes meeting annual targets.
• Co‑lead development and implementation of network‑wide recruitment and enrollment initiatives.
• Provide oversight for enrollment, facilities, procurement, security, transportation, and general operations.
• Develop operations staff and promote a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Build strong relationships with school leaders to ensure equitable operational support.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Home Office Operations leadership on strategic initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Green Dot Public Schools California is seeking an Area Operations and Finance Manager to oversee operations, budgeting, and forecasting for a portfolio of schools in the Los Angeles area. This role focuses on improving systems and driving efficiency across enrollment, facilities, IT, and finance.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) with 4+ years of analytical experience, 2+ years leading teams, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders.