Finance Manager

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and supervise the Finance team, providing coaching, direction, and oversight of daily operations.
• Prepare and review accounting journal entries related to payroll, cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other general ledger activities.
• Cook up and assist with the monthly close process, including account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Oversee purchasing activities by reviewing and approving purchase requests, purchase orders, vendor quotes, and related transactions.
• Manage the accounts payable process by reviewing invoices and ensuring timely and accurate bill payments.
• Maintain departmental budgets, analyze budget-to-actual performance, and serve as a financial resource for budget managers across the organization.
• Aid the Chief Financial Officer in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analyses.
• Be the primary point of contact for complex finance-related questions from internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Coordinate financial compliance activities, including audits, IRS Form 990 preparation, grant reporting, food service compliance, and other federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Spot opportunities to improve financial systems, workflows, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Support additional finance and organizational initiatives as assigned.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with colleagues across departments, providing exceptional customer service and timely financial guidance.
• Collaborate with school leaders and departments to support sound financial decision-making and organizational goals.
• Continuously seek professional growth through department meetings, training, professional development, and industry best practices.
• Operate with a flexible, team-first mindset, recognizing that no task is too small when serving our students, families, and staff.

What We’re Looking For

• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
• A bachelor's degree required. A degree in Accounting is strongly preferred; degrees in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field will also be considered.
• Active participation in a Christian church.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of accrual-based accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities preferred.
• Experience with nonprofit, educational, or multi-entity accounting is preferred.
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks experience preferred) and the ability to quickly learn new financial systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Sheets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive financial information.
• Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across departments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a commitment to developing team members and strengthening financial processes.
• Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory Academy mission and model.
• Lasting and most important, the candidate must demonstrate and possess the highest integrity and be able to live the values, beliefs, and culture of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy.