School Finance Manager - Charter Schools
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JobgetherEducation Finance
United StatesFull-TimeManager
Salary96,217 - 128,690 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 10-15 years
- Required Skills
- Microsoft ExcelStakeholder managementFinancial analysisBudgeting
Requirements
- 10-15 years of professional experience or equivalent post-secondary education and experience.
- Experience leading or significantly contributing to a school finance function as a CFO or Director of Finance.
- Experience working as part of a school leadership team or closely partnering with school executives.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
- Experience using accounting software and interpreting financial reports.
- Intermediate Excel skills, including formulas such as VLOOKUPs and SUMIFS.
- Strong quantitative analysis, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to explain financial concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple client relationships in a fast-paced environment.
- General comfort with technology tools and systems, including cloud-based productivity platforms.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and supporting educational communities.
Responsibilities
- Act as an outsourced CFO for assigned schools, advising leadership teams and boards on financial strategy, operational decisions, policies, and long-term planning.
- Develop financial forecasts, budgets, and strategic models aligned with school goals and sustainability objectives.
- Present financial insights and recommendations during finance committee and board meetings.
- Analyze financial data, identify challenges, and develop practical solutions tailored to each school’s unique needs.
- Build strong relationships with school leaders and proactively identify opportunities to improve financial performance and operational effectiveness.
- Support school finance processes by collaborating with internal specialists and analysts.
- Provide informal guidance and development support to finance team members working on school-specific processes.
- Contribute to the improvement and innovation of finance services, tools, and best practices.
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