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MICHAEL SIMONETTI

Norwalk

Summary

Experienced Senior Director of Finance and Operations managing school operations for over 16 years. Skilled in supporting educational leaders to achieve organizational mission and vision, improving student learning outcomes. Goal-oriented charter school advocate knowledgeable in New York City, state, and federal education laws. Strong organizational and collaboration skills, fostering a positive school culture.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director of Finance and Operations

Grand Concourse Academy Charter School
06.2009 - Current
  • Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple departments, manage facilities, pupil services, technology, data and financial management.
  • Streamline operations by implementing efficient processes and systems that maximize productivity, cultivate teamwork and promote collaboration.
  • Work with the Board of Directors, Executive Director, legal counsel and other key stakeholders to ensure that operational policies, practices and procedures are in place to ensure compliance and to maximize organizational effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain the school’s annual budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Responsible for negotiating favorable vendor contracts including benefit plans and insurances to maintain cost-effective procurement solutions.
  • Establish data-driven decision-making processes and implement best practices.
  • Manage and supervise all business functions of the school, including payroll, income, expenses, investments, cash flow, accounts payable and receivable, and human resources.
  • Ensure the accurate and timely production of monthly financial reports, variances, budgets, and forecasts and present to the Board of Trustees and senior leadership.
  • Represent the organization at conferences and events.
  • Supervise afterschool and summer school programs.

Data Entry Specialist

New York City Children Services
03.2006 - 06.2009
  • Reported directly to the Deputy Director of Operations in Manhattan Division of Child Protection.
  • Prepared placement and caseload analysis reports and presented to Associate and Borough Commissioners.
  • Compiled data and reviewed Family Assessment Service Plans for accuracy prior to input.
  • Managed database with over 10,000 client records and conducted thorough quality checks.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Increased productivity through effective multitasking, prioritizing diverse workloads according to deadlines.

Data Entry Analyst

JP Morgan Chase Investment Services
06.2000 - 08.2002
  • Worked on the Trade Pros Cash Team and reported directly to the Assistant Vice President.
  • Executed both foreign and domestic money movements.
  • Collaborated with team members and delivered consistent quality results under tight deadlines.
  • Ensured data integrity by consistently cross-referencing sources and double-checking entered information.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

American College of Education
08-2024

BBA - Finance

Bernard M. Baruch College
05.2022

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Organizational leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk management
  • Financial strategy development
  • Business process improvement
  • Cash flow management
  • Internal controls
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Operational efficiency
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Senior Director of Finance and Operations

Grand Concourse Academy Charter School
06.2009 - Current

Data Entry Specialist

New York City Children Services
03.2006 - 06.2009

Data Entry Analyst

JP Morgan Chase Investment Services
06.2000 - 08.2002

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

American College of Education

BBA - Finance

Bernard M. Baruch College

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