Associate Finance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with educational leaders to develop yearly budgets and strategic financial forecasts.

• Prepare and analyze reports comparing budgeted to actual performance, clarifying financial results and emerging trends.

• Manage client financial systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, and Vena.

• Create and present financial presentations for client finance committees and governing boards.

• Act as the primary financial liaison and trusted advisor for school clients.

• Simplify complex financial concepts for non-financial school leaders.

• Cultivate client relationships to enhance satisfaction and ensure contract renewals.

• Supervise state and federal compliance reporting and manage compliance deadlines.

• Coordinate with clients during annual financial audits and handle document requests.

• Proactively identify potential cash flow challenges, budget deficits, and compliance risks.

• Stay informed about current school finance regulations and grant requirements.

• Delegate responsibilities to and mentor junior finance team members.

• Enhance VSS financial tools and reporting templates.

• Lead or manage at least one internal initiative, such as state subject-matter expertise or a team capability project.

• Oversee the financial health of a portfolio of 4–6 schools and present findings in board meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 4+ years of progressive experience in accounting or corporate finance roles.

• Demonstrated capability in building comprehensive budgets and forward-looking financial projections.

• Experience in preparing and presenting financial analyses and reports to leadership or external stakeholders.

• Proven track record of effectively managing relationships with clients or internal business partners.

• Familiarity with navigating financial compliance requirements and supporting annual audits.

• Ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines across multiple entities or projects simultaneously.

• Experience in K-12 school district, charter school, non-profit, or governmental accounting.

• Proficient with modern ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct) and FP&A tools (e.g., Vena Solutions).

• Experience in delegating tasks to and mentoring junior staff members.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for financial modeling and presentation preparation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation.

• Performance rewards.

• Referral bonuses.

• Unlimited flexible paid time-off based on performance.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) plans featuring a 6% employer match on contributions.

• Mentorship opportunities.

• Financial support for training classes.

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive workplace environment.

• Equal opportunity employer.