About iMentor

iMentor builds mentoring relationships that empower students in low-income communities to graduate high school, succeed in college, and achieve their ambitions. Students work with their mentors one-on-one, in-person and online, to develop strong personal relationships, nurture a college aspiration, navigate the college application process, and build critical skills that lead to college success. In New York City, Chicago, and the Bay Area, iMentor partners with public schools to ensure every student in the schools receives a mentor. iMentor also provides its curriculum, technology, and best practices to help nonprofits run effective programs in the iMentor model. Since 1999, iMentor has connected more than 33,000 students with mentors and this year, iMentor is serving 10,000 students across the country. 

Entering this next five-year strategic plan, iMentor is focusing on growth and improvement, launching widespread impact strategies, financial sustainability, and deepening its diversity & equity work. Building on its track record of success supporting first-generation college students, iMentor is committed to leveraging its resources and stature to not only deepen impact programmatically, but to challenge the structures that fuel inequity and make this work necessary.

iMentor has been recognized through funding from many of the leading education funders in the country, including the Ballmer Group, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, the Robin Hood Foundation, the Bezos Family Foundation, New Profit Inc., and the Kresge Foundation. iMentor is one of the nation’s most innovative and quickly growing college success organizations. As a team, we are collaborative, fun, bring passion and joy to our work, and deeply believe in human potential.  iMentor was recently named one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For by The Nonprofit Times.  Read more about our work and values at: http://www.imentor.org.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We believe that people of all backgrounds deserve equal access to educational opportunities. Recognizing that our country’s history of racism and systemic oppression continues to drive educational disparities for students of color, we give special focus to addressing the economic and racial divides that impact the communities we serve. We are committed to the collective work and intentional investment necessary to consistently move in the direction of educational equity and inclusion.

Position Overview

iMentor is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (DFPA) to work across departments and regions to ensure best in class organizational financial planning, sustainability and management. Reporting to the Managing Director of Finance (MDF), the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead all budgeting, financial reporting, analysis, forecasting and modeling for operating and strategic planning. The DFPA will deliver monthly budget vs. actual reporting and lead quarterly budget review meetings with each region/department. The DFPA will also drive the scoping, project management and creation of our annual operating plan, in collaboration with the MDF, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and other senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will be an Excel expert and skilled communicator with at least four years of experience leading financial modeling or budget vs. actuals analysis, and who cares deeply about educational equity

Responsibilities

·       Prepare monthly reporting and analysis of financial performance for the MDF and COO. Lead quarterly budget review meetings with each region/department, which involves preparing a summary of financial performance and conducting variance analysis. Partner with senior leadership to provide financial and budgetary support, guidance and recommendations regarding the use of budgets.

·       Drive the scoping, project management, creation and execution of our annual and multi-year budgets.

·       Build/maintain financial models and forecasting tools that allow for long-term scenario planning in support of the strategic planning process. This includes management of our 5-year Strategic Plan financial model.

·       Build/maintain fundraising/revenue models for development teams.

·       Responsible for the management and maintenance of our budgeting and reporting tool, Adaptive Insights.

·       Prepare financials for quarterly BOD reporting.

·       Support senior leadership in the stewardship of iMentor’s key financial targets.

·       Support operational excellence across iMentor by contributing to finance team efficiency, e.g. through supporting the monthly close process and ad hoc support for grants.

·       Support iMentor organization-wide initiatives, requiring occasional evening and/or weekend work.

Qualifications

·       At least four years of relevant experience in roles with increasing responsibility; preferably in budget management and/or financial accounting and reporting, non-profit experience a plus

·       Skilled at using and creating financial models to develop unexpected insights

·       Demonstrate experience and active willingness to adapt to changing organizational needs and priorities

·       Excellent at financial data visualization for internal and external stakeholders

·       Able to manage multiple complex projects at once while meeting mission critical deadlines

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a good listener who can motivate others through influence, manage expectations, be willing to engage in difficult conversations in order to advance the work

·       Patient and able to successfully convey financial concepts to stakeholders across lines of difference including varying levels of expertise and familiarity with finance and budgeting

·       Superior professional judgement and ability to handle confidential information appropriately

·       Experience working with automated financial software systems, cloud-based technology and office software. Knowledge of Adaptive Insights strongly preferred

·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 

·       Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

·       Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with pivot tables, v-lookup equations, and large data sets highly desirable

·       Demonstrated alignment with iMentor's mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

·       Views differences between individuals (race, gender, age, cultural heritage, physical ability, education, beliefs, and lifestyle) as an asset and demonstrates an appreciation of the diversity across the iMentor community.

·       Our organization works in partnership with district public schools across the country. In doing so we must meet all compliance requirements of those districts.

Compensation & Benefits

·       Salary commensurate with experience

·       Up to 100% employer funded comprehensive medical and dental coverage

·       18 days paid annual vacation and 13 paid holidays, and most iMentor functions closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day

·       401K match up to 4%

·       Significant opportunities for professional development and growth

How to Apply

Visit www.imentor.org/jobs to submit a resume and detailed cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Sorry, due to the high-volume of applicants for this and other positions here at iMentor, no phone, email, mail, or fax inquiries will receive a response.  

iMentor is an Equal Opportunity Employer