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Financial Systems Associate

Bronx, NY

Seton Education Partners seeks a Financial Systems Associate. The Financial Systems Associate will ensure the day-to-day financial operations meets the highest standards of effectiveness, and leverages his or her knowledge of best practices to assure alignment of the finance team with the network's objectives. As a champion of Seton and Brilla’s mission, culture and values, this individual partners with the organization's finance team to support organizational leadership in implementing its mission.

About Seton Education Partners

Co-founded in 2009 by KIPP pioneer Scott W. Hamilton and Teach for America alumna Stephanie Saroki de García, Seton Education Partners is a response to the dramatic decline of urban Catholic schools which have historically been the greatest equalizing factor for economically underserved children, families and communities in America for decades.

Specifically, Seton expands opportunities for parents in underserved communities to choose an academically excellent, character rich, and—for those who seek it—vibrantly Catholic education for their children. As a national non-profit, Seton partners with (arch)dioceses and others across the country to implement innovative and sustainable new models that bridge the best of Catholic education's rich tradition with new possibilities. Seton was born of the belief that a tremendous opportunity exists to revitalize urban Catholic schools in America and strengthen the education they provide. The challenges are significant, to be sure, but with an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, much can and should be done, not only to preserve this national treasure but also to build on its foundation for the benefit of thousands of children in America’s most underserved neighborhoods.

Seton has pioneered multiple innovative and high-impact solutions to the shuttering of Catholic schools in underserved communities. Seton is working to take these remarkable achievements to scale by managing a network of schools and programs that ensure that thousands of underserved children whose Catholic schools close—and other local children—have access to an academically excellent, character-building, and, for those who choose it, faith-nurturing education. Seton provides a national model for how other cities facing the shuttering of Catholic schools can continue to serve children and families with limited educational options. For more information on Seton Education Partners, please visit www.SetonPartners.org .

About the Brilla Schools Network

Brilla Public Charter Schools is a network of K-8th grade schools that currently serves nearly 1,600 students from Mott Haven, University Heights and Highbridge in the Bronx. The network plans to grow from a current four elementary and two middle schools to four elementary and four middle schools educating some 4,000 students in the Bronx. Core to our mission is that our students become young men and women of good character and spirit and be prepared for excellence in high school, college, and beyond. Brilla combines a classical approach to education -- an emphasis on virtue formation, Truth, Beauty, and Goodness, and direct instruction of a content-rich curriculum that has stood the test of time -- with co-teaching practices and individualized online learning.* We approach the formation of our students holistically and also set high academic expectations. Ours is a joyful community that honors the dignity of each student, family member and staff.

About El Camino Network

El Camino, which means “The Way” in Spanish, is an optional, privately-funded Catholic after-school faith formation program that is closely partnered with Brilla charter schools. El Camino helps children, their families and their catechists to know, love and serve Christ and His Church; develop the habits, dispositions and beliefs that are indispensable to human flourishing and happiness; and live as disciples in this world and saints in the next. El Camino honors the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. Since 2013, over 260 children have been baptized through our program.

El Camino currently serves approximately 40% of Brilla’s students for 90 minutes a day, Monday through Thursday. Children receive homework help from experienced teachers, a nutritious snack, and 30 minutes each of catechism and physical fitness. Additionally, children and families have opportunities for shared and personal prayer and character formation. This video (https://vimeo.com/230075720) provides a snapshot of El Camino. El Camino will grow to serve children through 8th grade, growing a grade level at a time each year.

About the job of Financial Systems Associate

The Financial Systems Associate will play a critical role in overseeing and optimizing key financial systems and processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and strong user support. This role supports both Seton Education Partners and the Brilla Charter School Network, with a focus on procurement, financial system maintenance, and cross-functional team support. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Financial Systems Associate will be integral to streamlining operations, maintaining systems, and enabling team success.

Main Responsibilities

+ Procurement and Purchasing Oversight

+ Manage the procurement and purchasing process from start to finish, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and budgetary guidelines.

+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess purchasing needs, approve requisitions, and support vendor relationships.

+ Optimize workflows for procurement platforms and ensure timely and accurate processing of purchases.

+ Review all invoices and credit card reports for accuracy.

+ Financial Systems Management

+ Maintain and manage critical financial systems in the financial tech stack, including but not limited to:

+ Quickbooks/Sage Intact (general ledger)

+ Procurify (procurement)

+ Bill.com (accounts payable)

+ Ramp (expense management)

+ Datarails (FP&A and reporting)

+ Lead system updates, integrations, and improvements to ensure smooth performance and alignment with finance team needs.

+ Training and End-User Support

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for end users of all financial systems, providing training, troubleshooting, and support.

+ Develop and maintain user guides, best practices, and training resources to ensure proficiency across teams.

+ Respond to system-related issues promptly and collaborate with vendors or IT as needed.

+ Cash Deposits and Backup Schedules

+ Oversee check deposits and ensure timely recording of receipts.

+ Maintain backup schedules for financial processes, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

+ Additional Systems and Process Support

+ Assist with various finance-related systems and process management tasks as needed.

+ Proactively identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and performance.

+ Assist as necessary with the annual audit.

+ Communicate and coordinate regularly with the outsourced financial management company on all daily matters.

+ Collaborate closely with the broader finance team to meet organizational goals.

Qualifications and Desired Characteristics

Candidates for the position must possess the following personal characteristics:

+ Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Seton’s mission and values

+ Personal responsibility with humility

+ A relentless drive for excellence

+ A strong belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence

+ An unwavering determination to be better today than you were yesterday

The ideal candidate will bring experience, skills, and beliefs in the following areas:

+ Results-orientation and the ability to get things done well

+ Ability to adapt in a fluid, start-up environment

+ Optimism, perseverance, and a focus on problem-solving

+ Ability to self-direct and prioritize competing goals and exhibit flexibility in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

+ Experience with financial analysis in Microsoft Excel

+ Understanding of basic accounting principles

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail

+ Preferred skills:

+ Familiarity with Google platforms and Microsoft Office

+ Understanding of non-profit accounting standards

+ Ability to travel approximately 10-20% of the time, primarily within the US

+ Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are building an organization in which talented individuals from all walks of life and past work experiences can join our team and make significant contributions. We are particularly committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences or backgrounds of the students we will serve.

*At Brilla, education in the classical tradition is understood to require the education of the whole person - mind, body and spirit - in the service of human flourishing. Cognitive development and character formation are interdependent: People flourish by living out the virtues. A time proven way of learning how to live out the virtues is to learn about, contemplate and discuss how these virtues have been expressed in literature and history and represented in time-tested works.

Secondarily, a classical education is pedagogically consistent with modern cognitive science. Many current pedagogies are not fully consistent with what we know today about brain development. In contrast, classical pedagogy  (referred to as the Trivium) perfectly corresponds to how the brain develops. It emphasizes patterns, routines, and facts that young brains crave (Grammar stage); it leverages the brain’s orientation to asking “why” in the middle years (Logic stage); and it focuses on communication and persuasion in the high school years (Rhetoric stage).

To Apply

Initial application materials include: a cover letter, contact information for three references, and a resume that includes information on your background and leadership experience.

Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.

Seton Education Partners provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.

The base salary range for this position is  $75,000 and $95,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, financial, and other benefits. New hires will typically start at the lower end of this range, depending on their relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and internal equity considerations. Compensation is determined based on our salary scales.

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