Director of Quality Assurance

IDEA Public Schools; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 108,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a Director of Quality Assurance to enhance compliance and efficiency across operations. This role is pivotal in conducting audits, monitoring key performance indicators, and collaborating with various departments to drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience in finance or internal audit, preferably within K-12 education, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values continuous improvement and offers a supportive remote work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous Vacation Time

Referral Bonuses

Professional Development

403(b) Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years in finance functions or internal audit, preferably in K-12 education.
• Strong skills in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits to ensure compliance and improve processes.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit team for effective reporting.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Internal Auditing

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Process Improvement

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Data Visualization Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

This range is provided by IDEA Public Schools. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$108,000.00/yr - $129,000.00/yr

The mission of the Director of Quality Assurance is to support the execution and oversight of Chief Area processes, procedures, and systems to ensure we are in full compliance with all federal, state, and authorizer regulations, policies, and statutes. This position will conduct consistent monitoring and auditing of key data points and documentation to identify any gaps in execution or compliance as well as opportunities to improve efficacy and efficiencies by working with all departments. The Director of Quality Assurance will provide additional capacity to support the continuous improvement process and also work with key stakeholders from other Chief Areas to provide strategic recommendations. The role will also partner closely with our Internal Auditors under the Governance Team to assist with all internal audits. This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer for assignment, planning, and execution of their duties.

Location:

• This is a full-time remote position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.
• Travel for training, team meetings, or purposes of conducting audits will be minimal and not expected to exceed 20% during the busiest times.
• This role works remotely when not traveling and may have access to a regional office nearby depending on location

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

• Collaborate closely with the Internal Audit team on their annual calendar of audit reviews, supporting with documentation, coordination, and all required monthly reports for presentation to the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee to ensure best practices and compliance.
• Establish an annual calendar of internal Chief Area risk assessment, audit, and review processes to complement and supplement the Internal Audit team’s processes.
• Complete an annual inventory of all Chief Area policies, processes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and systems to review, assess risk, and identify prioritized areas for purposes of auditing, assessing risk, monitoring, and improving.
• Execute the annual calendar of Chief Area internal audit and review to ensure full compliance, fidelity of implementation, and effective internal controls, providing monthly reports to the CEO/Superintendent.
• Make recommendations for process improvements and provide additional capacity, expertise, coaching, and training to support the implementation of those process improvements.
• Conduct quality and accuracy reviews on report submissions to state and federal agencies, in coordination with regulatory affairs, Chief Area divisions, and the Superintendent’s office.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a consistent basis to ensure fidelity of implementation, proactively mitigate risk, and identify strategic process improvements.
• Partner with divisions outside of Chief Area on the systems integration and data security of Chief Areas processes across platforms and people to ensure efficacy and efficiency.
• Stay abreast of all federal, state, and authorizer regulatory changes that impact Chief Area responsibilities and duties, make recommendations for implementation of any required changes, and support with the timely and strategic implementation of those changes.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Business Office Lead Team (including the CFO, VPs, and Chief of Staff) to define and adopt robust financial review processes, utilizing best practices in internal audit, to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to the CFO and Business Office Project Managers to ensure effective coordination and communication.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner and contributing member to the Business Office Lead Team, providing expertise, strategic thinking, and support to ensure high performance and achievement of goals.
• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for major processes including Procurement, Payroll, Financial Forecasting, AP aging, and Federal grants, among other important compliance areas.
• Ensure proficiency in state and federal compliance standards as well as local school policies.
• Establish mechanisms for internal Business Office review, reporting, solutions facilitation, and monitoring.
• Partner with divisions outside of the Business Office on ERP system integration and data security to ensure efficacy and efficiency.
• Build the acumen of department staff regarding KPIs and compliance in areas of focus.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring – Competencies

• Skill in organization, prioritization, follow through, and attention to detail using a variety of project and performance management tools and techniques, including establishing outcomes, determining evaluative measures, tracking progress, and producing clear and concise reports
• Skill in effective communication skills, both verbal and in writing, including skill in data visualization, PowerPoint, Excel and other tools to design and deliver clear and compelling insights and recommendations that influence audiences
• Able tobuild and successfully maintain strong relationships with people through trust, confidentiality, discretion, empathy, value add, and effective collaboration
• Able to manage and monitor multiple projects at once with minimal supervision, often under pressure with competing priorities, maintaining composure, ensuring quality, consistency and achieving results
• Able to analyze and interpret data and statistics to identify trends, draw conclusions, and develop strategies that yield improved results and achieve goals
• Able to evaluate processes and procedures to identify strengths and gaps, make recommendations for continuous improvement, and provide capacity, expertise, and strategic thinking to implement those recommendations
• Able to self-reflect, along with providing, receiving, and implementing feedback that continuously improves performance and achieves results
• Sound judgment and excellent decision-making
• Facility with Artificial Intelligence tools for streamlining workflow, Enterprise systems for research and analysis, and data visualization tools to enhance tracking and presentation

Required experience:

• Experience: Minimum 10 years in finance functions or internal audit, preferably in K-12 education setting

Preferred experience:

• Education: Master's degree in business administration or related field preferred
• License or Certification: TASBO, CPA, PMP, or equivalent certifications preferred

What We Offer:

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $108,100 and $128,600, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity.This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.

Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.

Application process:

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs, Primary and Secondary Education, and Education

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