SY 25-26 Network Controller

MESA Links is a growing network of high-performing charter schools serving the diverse communities of Brooklyn. Our flagship campus,
Math, Engineering, and Science Academy (MESA) Charter High School
, opened its doors in Bushwick in August 2013 and now serves 500 students in grades 9–12. Since graduating our first class of seniors in 2017,
MESA Bushwick
has maintained a 94% cumulative graduation rate
,
reflecting our students' strong commitment to academic success.

Building on the success of our flagship school,
MESA Links
is expanding to meet the growing demand for high-quality education in Brooklyn and is projected to
double in size
over the next 5 years:

• MESA South Brooklyn
  launched this year with its inaugural
  9th grade class of 130 students
  , offering a rigorous college-preparatory program that mirrors the excellence of our flagship campus.
• MESA East New York
  currently serves
  50 students in 7th and 8th grades
  and will launch its high school campus in SY 26-27.
• Our
  MESA Alumni Lab
  supports
  125 young adults (ages 18–24)
  from across NYC, helping them re-engage with their education and career pathways through small-group workshops and interventions.

To support this expansion, we are seeking a
Network Controller
to lead and build out the financial operations of our organization. "As the lead financial officer of the organization, the Controller holds ultimate responsibility for its financial health and performance. This role also involves managing multiple legal entities, strategically planning for their individual growth and success, as well as ensuring their collective financial well-being." The Controller will report directly to MESA's Executive Director and serve as a core member of the senior leadership team. As the network grows, there is an opportunity for this person to become MESA's first CFO. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining financial systems, overseeing compliance, managing audits, and supporting strategic financial planning. The Controller will work closely with Charter School Business Management (CSBM), school leaders, and network leadership to ensure sound financial health, transparency, and operational excellence as we grow.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and maintain multi-year financial models and forecasts to support the network's long-term sustainability and strategic growth.
• Ensure effective stewardship of resources to support the student and academic outcomes.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to inform key decisions, including expansion, staffing, and capital investments.

Budget Development & Management

• Lead the annual budgeting process for both the network and individual schools, ensuring alignment with funding allocations, programmatic needs, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance on a monthly basis, proactively identifying , correcting, and addressing variances.
• Manage cash and philanthropic grants.

Accounting Operations & Internal Controls

• Manage accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures that ensure accurate financial reporting and safeguard organizational assets. Ensure that organization's FPP manual is followed to fidelity
• Work with CSBM to oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll,