Associate School Finance Manager

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with educational leaders to formulate detailed annual budgets and create proactive financial forecasts.

• Generate and assess budget-to-actual variance reports, providing insights into financial performance and emerging trends.

• Manage client financial systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, and Vena, ensuring data accuracy and efficient transaction management.

• Develop and present financial reports for client finance committees and governing boards.

• Act as the main financial contact and trusted advisor for school clients.

• Simplify complex financial concepts for non-financial school leaders in a clear, direct, and empathetic manner.

• Foster client relationships to enhance satisfaction and facilitate contract renewals.

• Oversee the timely and accurate submission of state and federal compliance reports.

• Serve as the primary contact for annual financial audits and manage document requests.

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

• Stay informed on school finance regulations and grant requirements for assigned states.

• Delegate responsibilities to and mentor junior finance staff.

• Provide feedback to enhance VSS financial tools and reporting templates.

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

• Function as the de facto CFO for a portfolio of 4–6 schools, taking responsibility for their financial well-being and presenting in board meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Demonstrated capacity to create comprehensive budgets and forward-looking financial forecasts.

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

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

• Familiarity with financial compliance requirements and support for annual audits.

• Ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines across multiple entities or projects concurrently.

• Experience within K-12 school districts, charter schools, non-profits, or governmental accounting.

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

• Experience in delegating tasks and mentoring junior staff.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for financial modeling and presentation creation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation.

• Rewards program.

• Referral bonuses.

• Unlimited flexible paid time off based on performance.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

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

• Mentorship opportunities.

• Financial support for training classes.

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

• An equal opportunity employer.