Business Manager

Role Overview

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Maintain and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets
• Manage banking relationships and monitor cash flow to ensure operational stability
• Collaborate with Talent/HR leadership to support payroll processing, benefits-related financial reporting, and compensation decisions as needed
• Oversee business operations to ensure compliance with internal controls and federal grant requirements
• Lead region-wide strategy and planning associated with capital purchasing
• Serve on board finance committee and collaborate with Director of Finance contractor and Executive Director to prepare board materials
• Collaborate with operations team on compliance and reporting requirements
• Serve as the regional team budget manager, monitoring monthly budget reports to hit annual targets
• Participate in monthly budget meetings with school teams to advise, support annual planning, and provide feedback on day-to-day financial operations
• Lead the annual operating and capital budget process in partnership with executive leadership
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and provide variance analysis with clear recommendations for action
• Develop cash flow forecasts and multi-year financial projections aligned to enrollment, staffing, grants, and strategic initiatives
• Support preparation of financial reports for executive leadership and the Board Finance Committee in collaboration with senior leadership
• Serve as a financial thought partner to executive leadership on staffing models, enrollment planning, compensation structures, and long-term sustainability
• Oversee financial management of federal, state, and philanthropic grants, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and reporting obligations
• Monitor restricted funds to ensure expenditures align with donor and grantor intent
• Coordinate and support the annual external audit process, including preparation of documentation and auditor communication
• Prepare Form 990 and other required regulatory filings
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local nonprofit and charter school regulations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and authorizer financial reporting requirements, maintaining documentation and controls to support audits and monitoring visits
• Oversee financial tracking and reporting of federal and state grants to ensure alignment with approved budgets and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
• Master’s in business, finance, accounting or public administration and/or CPA is a plus
• 3+ years of professional experience, including experience in charter schools, public education finance, or nonprofit K–12 organizations
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, and fund accounting
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis and in leading or supporting annual audits
• Proficiency in accounting systems (Quickbooks, bill.com) and Excel
• Authorization to work in the United States is required
• English proficiency is required

Benefits

• Paid sick, personal, and vacation days
• Paid holidays
• School winter break
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with PPO and HMO options
• Paid parental leave
• Short term disability available
• Multiple retirement options, including a 403(b) with matching