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Over 20 years ago, Stride was founded to provide personalized learning - powered by technology. We reached students where they were in their own journeys. We knocked down their barriers to great education. And we gave every learner equal opportunity to succeed - however they defined success. Stride innovated the learning experience with online and blended learning that prepared them for their lives ahead.

Stride is a community of passionate leaders. Whether teachers, engineers, curriculum writers, or financial managers - whatever your expertise or role, we all work to empower futures through learning. And changing the trajectory of learning itself is one of our greatest missions. Join us in developing more effective ways to learn and helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to make their way forward in life.

The Director, Finance leads a team in the development of financial strategy and execution of STRIDE finance activities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Advise on profitability and business unit management;


• Direct forecasting and budgeting cycle;


• Monitor controls and compliance with corporate financial policies;


• Support business leaders in decision support and analysis;


• Drive and influence Company initiatives with business leaders


• Oversee and manage the work and activities of finance staff;


• Support audit requirements to include revenue assurance, and analytic support;


• Oversee financial compliance with SOX and other programmatic and statutory compliance regimes;


• Control and protect the assets of STRIDE;


• Oversee the risk analysis and management process;


• Support the business with new program development;


• Advise business leaders on resource optimization questions;


• Support leaders in the management of financial matters with internal and external stakeholders;


• Prepare monthly forecasts and budgets;

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree AND


• Ten (10) years of finance and accounting experience AND


• Three (3) years of experience managing people OR


• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls


• Strong research and analytical skills


• Able to work well as part of a team


• Customer service orientation


• Possess very good communication skills - written and verbal


• Excellent time management and organizational skills


• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word


• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time (as needed)


• Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in related field


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a home-based and an office-based position. We are seeking applicants that are driving distance and able to work in the Simi Valley office. We anticipate a typical school office setting including conversation, light foot traffic, computers, etc.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.