Benjamin Buis

About Benjamin Buis

Experienced nonprofit leader, with strong senior program, finance, and operations…

Experience

1. Chief Finance and Operations Officer

   SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language)

   Mar 2020 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   SEAL has developed, operates and delivers a robust research and evidence-based approach to teaching and learning that transforms classrooms and school systems. SEAL works across the state of California, partnering with preschool programs, elementary schools, districts, county offices of education, and other educational stakeholders to center the assets and needs of California’s diverse children.• Lead all day-to-day business operations, including IT, HR, financial accounting & reporting, and payroll• Supervise staff with functional responsibility over general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grants administration. • Responsible for leading and advising the SEAL leadership team on: financial planning/budgeting, cash flow management, investment priorities, and policy matters.• Serve as the leadership liaison to the SEAL Board of Directors finance and audit committee by effectively communicating and presenting critical financial matters at select board of directors and committee meetings.• Contribute to the development of SEAL’s strategic goals and objectives, as well as, the overall management of the organization by maintaining continuous lines of communication and keeping the ED informed of all critical issues.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science - MS

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• Georgetown University

  Certificate in Education Finance

• Pace University

  Master of Arts - MA