Managing Director, Enterprise Systems, Planning, & Analysis

ROLE TITLE: MD, Enterprise Systems, Planning, and Analysis
TEAM: Finance
REPORTS TO: SMD, Enterprise Planning and Analysis
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 18, 2026 at 11:59PM ET
LOCATION: Flexible
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Managing Director, Enterprise Systems, Planning, and Analysis serves as a core systems, reporting, and analytical partner to the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function. This role sits within the Enterprise FP&A sub-team and operates as a dedicated support function to FP&A Business Analysts and Finance leadership.

You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial planning systems (including Adaptive Planning), producing and refining reporting used across 50+ cost centers, and delivering high-quality analysis that supports decision-making across the organization. This role also plays a key part in improving systems, tools, and processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.

This is a highly collaborative, service-oriented role that requires strong technical fluency, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will work closely with FP&A Business Analysts, Accounting & Controls, the People Team (including compensation modeling), and Finance leadership.

The ideal candidate enjoys working behind the scenes to enable others, brings strong analytical and systems skills, and is energized by improving tools, processes, and user experience for stakeholders across the organization.
 

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

In this role, you will: 

• Support FP&A reporting and analysis needs (25%)
  Produce and maintain recurring reports and dashboards used by FP&A Business Analysts and Finance leadership, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness. Develop & maintain driver-based projection tools to support multi-year planning and development of grant proposals. 

• Analyze financial data and trends (20%)
  Support monthly and ongoing analysis of forecasts, actuals, and enterprise spending trends to inform decision-making.

• Provide cross-functional analytical support (20%)
  Partner with FP&A, Accounting, and teams such as the People Team to support initiatives like compensation modeling and other enterprise priorities.

• Maintain and improve financial systems (20%)
  Serve as a key administrator for financial planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Planning), including managing templates, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring data integrity.

• Drive systems and process improvements (10%)
  Identify and implement opportunities to improve reporting, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and usability for FP&A stakeholders.

• Contribute to team culture and operations (5%)
  Participate in Finance team priorities, collaboration, and professional development.
   

A WEEK IN THE LIFE

Throughout the week, you’ll manage multiple incoming requests, prioritize time-sensitive needs, and collaborate closely with stakeholders across Finance and other teams.

YOUR EXPERIENCE 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 7+ years of experience in analytics, financial analysis, or a related field

• Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets (ability to build and maintain complex models independently)

• Experience working with data systems or tools (financial systems, databases, or similar)

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to time-sensitive requests

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and provide strong customer support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with financial planning tools such as Adaptive Planning or Workday

• Experience supporting FP&A teams or similar functions

• Background in nonprofit or public sector environments

• Exposure to compensation modeling or people-related analytics

• Experience improving systems, processes, or reporting tools
   

Skills & Orientations: 

• Strong customer service mindset and desire to support others

• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

• Systems-oriented thinker with interest in tools and process improvement

• Strong organization and prioritization skills

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple stakeholders

• Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships across teams

• Commitment to Teach For America’s mission and core values

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

The Finance team ensures Teach For America has the financial capabilities to meet short- and long-term goals. Within Finance, the FP&A function supports planning, analysis, and decision-making across the organization. This role sits on the Enterprise FP&A sub-team, which focuses on systems, reporting, and cross-functional analysis. This team operates as a support function to FP&A Business Analysts and plays a key role in enabling high-quality financial planning and insights across the organization.

YOUR COMPENSATION

The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Tier A: $90,000 - $122,800

Tier B: $98,000 - $133,800

Tier C: $106,100 - $144,800

You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here.