Area Operations & Finance Manager

Green Dot Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; CAD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Green Dot Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking an Area Operations and Finance Manager to oversee operations, budgeting, and forecasting for a portfolio of schools. You will drive system improvements and provide hands-on leadership to school operations teams, enabling principals and teachers to focus on delivering quality education.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with responsibility for enrollment, facilities, IT, nutrition services, payroll, procurement, and ADA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 4+ years in a fast-paced, analytical environment with charter school experience preferred.
• 2+ years managing others in a professional setting.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to design and facilitate PD sessions.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to pass TB test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational and fiscal functions for assigned schools (enrollment, nutrition services, facilities, security, IT, and financial operations).
• Lead and coach School Operations Managers and ensure readiness for school year openings and closings.
• Develop, monitor, and refine school budgets; conduct financial analyses; prepare monthly forecasts.
• Strengthen procurement processes and manage vendor contracts for cost savings and efficiency.
• Partner with Attendance Program Manager to set ADA strategy and ensure revenue targets.

Skills

Operational leadership

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Governance/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

OPPORTUNITY
Green Dot is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Area Operations and Finance Manager to assume responsibility for overseeing operations, continuous improvement projects, budgeting, and forecasting for a portfolio of schools in the Los Angeles area. This critical role requires an individual who can effectively solve complex problems, taking full ownership of operational challenges to enable principals and teachers to concentrate on providing quality education to students. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving system improvements, going beyond addressing immediate issues to proactively identify opportunities for operational efficiency and enhanced effectiveness of our school services. The position demands a fast-paced, hands‑on approach, necessitating exceptional analytical and communication abilities. If you possess the requisite skills and an unwavering passion for transforming public education, we eagerly await your application.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Leadership & School Support> Oversee all operational and fiscal functions for assigned schools, ensuring consistent, 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.

Financial Planning & Resource Management

• 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 the strategic and compliant use of resources, including effective 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 both school-level and network-wide decision‑making.
• Partner with the Attendance Program Manager to set school‑specific attendance priorities and oversee ADA strategy implementation through school operations teams, ensuring alignment, high‑quality execution, and accountability for meeting ADA benchmarks that drive revenue.

Facilities & Safety Management

• Oversee facilities budgets, expenses, scheduling, and maintenance, while supporting budgeting processes and contributing to capital project planning under $150K.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and well‑maintained campuses through close collaboration with facilities and site operations teams.
• Partner with school leaders and Home Office teams on facilities project planning and strategic resource allocation.

Enrollment & Student Recruitment

• Partner with the Director of Enrollment to establish school‑specific recruitment goals and oversee implementation of recruitment and enrollment strategies.
• Ensure schools execute high‑quality recruitment, outreach, and enrollment processes that meet annual enrollment targets and benchmarks.
• Co‑lead the development and implementation of strategic network‑wide recruitment and enrollment initiatives.

Leadership, Collaboration & Team Management

• Provide oversight for key operational domains including enrollment, facilities, procurement, security, transportation, and general school operations.
• Manage and develop operations staff, promoting a culture of collaboration, service excellence, and accountability.
• Build strong working relationships with school leaders to ensure equitable and consistent operational support.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Home Office Operations leadership to implement strategic initiatives and develop systems that support district‑wide priorities.
• Serve as the primary connector between schools and Home Office departments to ensure consistent operational practices and compliance with organizational policies.

Training, Process Improvement & Professional Development

• Partner with the Director of Operations to develop and deliver high‑quality training and professional development to enhance operational capacity and effectiveness within school operations teams.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to streamline processes, strengthen systems, and elevate operational performance across multiple schools.
• Identify and share best practices to build a culture of excellence and promote consistency across campuses

QUALIFICATIONS

As an ideal candidate, you:

• have a bachelor’s degree (required); MBA preferred
• 4+ years of experience in a fast‑paced, highly analytical professional environment (2-3 years managing school operations with charter school experience highly preferred)
• have 2+ years of experience managing others in a professional environment
• have strong financial acumen
• have experience designing and facilitating differentiated professional development sessions
• can build collaborative, coordinated, and supportive relationships
• can impact and influence stakeholders both inside and outside of the organization
• can demonstrate flexibility and innovation when faced with ambiguity
• can demonstrate creative problem‑solving skills
• are tenacious and with a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve our mission
• are dependable, have a sense of humor and a rock‑solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
• will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Work Hours: This position requires consistent attendance during scheduled hours, as flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.
• Breaks: Breaks are structured within the workday and must align with operational needs and student care requirements. Extended or frequent breaks may not be feasible in this setting.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

COMPENSATION

The starting salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000. Please note that candidates who are new to their role or newly promoted can expect offers between the minimum and the mid‑point of the range. To allow for salary progression over time, offers at the top of the range are rare. Individual education and experience will be considered when issuing offers.

Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

• Full‑time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot’s benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their date of hire.
• PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee‑only paid option; multiple tiers available for purchase at a reduced cost for dependents (visit https://www.mygreendotbenefits.com/ for more information)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer‑paid)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer‑paid)
• Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short‑and‑Long‑Term Disability Insurance (100% employer‑paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
• Monthly parking for Central Office‑based employees (100% employer‑paid)
• Wellness programs and resources
• Financial planning/coaching access
• Optional non‑matching 401(k) plan
• Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or recurring)
• Potential for annual performance‑based compensation increases
• Potential for annual bonuses
• Potential for stipend work opportunities
• Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work‑life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission‑driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we’re looking to fill this opening as soon as possible.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment‑based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S employment‑based visa.

Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA