Finance Associate

Finance Associate

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Brooklyn, New York

What is the Role?

The Finance Team at Coney Island Prep (CIP) is the backbone of financial systems and budget lines that supports our entire community from scholars and their families to teachers and operational school leaders. The Finance Associate will work directly with the Chief Financial Officer and two Directors of Finance to support revenue and expense reconciliations, prepare financial and budget reports, and assist accounts payable. This role is part of CIP’s network office and they will work closely with operations teams at each of our four campuses. 

This position is based in our network office in Coney Island, Brooklyn, with the flexibility to work from home two days a week after onboarding is complete. The Finance Associate will be hired and managed by the Director of Finance, Compliance & Reporting. 

What You’ll Be Asked To Do

Operate with Effectiveness by demonstrating ownership through effective planning that accounts for all stakeholders and outcomes.  

• Thoroughly review data and spreadsheets with a keen eye for details and spotting any errors


• Support budgeting and forecasting by consolidating data and gathering inputs from campuses


• Participate in per pupil allocation forecasting by tracking bank deposits and updating the dashboard


• Assist with payroll processing and maintain payroll data with fidelity and accuracy


• Process accounts payable on a daily basis and track invoices


• Prepare supporting documentation and maintain records for audits and compliance


• Generate routine financial reports and keep dashboards up-to-date; maintain detailed and organized electronic storage of financial documentation


• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and update relevant SOPs

Collaborate and co-lead with two Directors of Finance, the Chief Financial Officer, and campus operations teams on all aspects of the day-to-day budgetary management of our schools and network office.  

• Support the accounts payable function including: processing invoices through Concur, reconciling credit card accounts to Quickbooks, and preparing vendor payments by check and ACH 


• Work with the Finance Team to produce and analyze monthly and quarterly reports for the Board of Trustees, SUNY authorizer, NY State Education Department, and internal stakeholders; prepare quarterly budget review materials for  campuses and network office


• Execute strategic projects and initiatives under Director of Finance’s guidance


• Provide day-to-day support for operational requests and tracking, including working from campus Main Offices on occasion

What You’ll Need

Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission, beliefs, and values and its commitment to anti-racism Steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice

• An ownership mindset focused on spotting inconsistencies, mistakes and fraud in spreadsheets


• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; and consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet due dates


• Comfort with autonomous, repetitious, and predictable work; initiative to engage in the next priority upon completion of tasks and/or projects; an eagle eye for continuous improvement of systems and processes  


• Interpersonal skills to foster trust-based relationships and clear accountability across teams and with school leaders and their staff; eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team


• Curious, self-reflective and open to both providing and receiving feedback; able to demonstrate significant growth stemming from feedback


• Eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team


• Commitment to travel to all of our four campuses


• Bachelor's degree required; a background in finance or accounting a plus


• Working knowledge of Google Sheets and Excel required; experience with Concur and Quickbooks a plus

Who are we?

Coney Island Prep is a college preparatory public charter school in Brooklyn, New York. Merging growth, performance, and commitment, the Coney Island Prep community takes its responsibility to prepare scholars for the college and career of their choice very seriously, but not ourselves. We balance our sense of ownership and responsibility with humility and levity and support each other every step of the way. Coney Island Prep currently serves over 1,300 scholars across its four schools, including:

• 312 scholars in kindergarten – second grade at the lower elementary school


• 336 scholars in third – fifth grade at the upper elementary school


• 348 scholars in sixth – eighth grades at the middle school


• 349 scholars in ninth-twelfth grade at the high school

Commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Coney Island Prep is committed to building a team that collectively reflects the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of our scholars. We recognize and respond to different points of access, so that everyone maximizes their highest potential. We also recognize that because of institutionalized racism and systemic oppression, historically marginalized groups are at a disadvantage when it comes to most application and hiring processes. We want to ensure that all candidates, regardless of their identity, are able to demonstrate their qualifications and are not limited by a lack of opportunity or access. We are committed to creating a space where everyone’s identity is acknowledged, respected, and welcomed. We are intentional about creating an environment where people feel comfortable being their authentic selves at work by constantly examining our organization culture and challenging our traditions.

Benefits and Compensation

• Employees at Coney Island Prep are provided with salaries that are set through a lens of equity and based on an individual’s skills and experiences relevant to the role. The salary range for this position is $60,000 - 62,500.


• As a regular full time employee of Coney Island Prep, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave.


• Staff are provided with a MacBook Air and access to all the necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role.

Are you “All In?” This position starts immediately. To apply, head to our Careers Page!

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship or disability. We want Coney Island Prep to be a place where scholars and staff of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel as though they are valued and can excel.