Finance Manager - Summit Public Schools

Finance Manager

Hourly Range: $44.58 - $58.66

The Finance Manager is a temporary part-time, non-exempt position that reports to Summit Public Schools’ CFO. The successful candidate will need initiative, strong attention to detail and adaptability as s/he learns how the accurate and timely reporting of information furthers our organizational objectives. Organizational skills, business judgment, and ability to form collaborative working relationships with diverse constituencies will be required to succeed in this position.

The Finance Manager holds a key role on the Finance team having ownership of the reconcilement, vendor management and accounts payable processes. Other responsibilities include developing and maintaining monthly school and departmental budget reports to facilitate strategic and tactical decision-making.

Who We Are:

What if all students graduated high school with the knowledge, skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life? This is the question that guides our mission at Summit Public Schools.

Summit is a leading network of public schools that prepare a diverse student population for success in a four-year college and to be thoughtful, contributing members of society. We operate 14 schools serving over 4,500 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average.

We need exceptional, diverse, and mission-aligned teachers to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life. Join us!

What You’ll Do:

• Manage complex monthly closing procedures on time for the entire Summit organization. This includes reconcilements, journal entries, vendor bills, stale checks and other maintenance of accounting records. Prepare monthly journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.

• Execute year end close procedures including accrual and revenue reconciliation in compliance with GAAP, GASB and FASB standards. Prepare annual journal entries. Assist in reconciliation of audit reports to accounting records.

• Prepare budgets and create annual cash flow forecasts, under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. Forecast monthly cash needs for WA operating accounts to ensure sufficient cash resources to meet spending needs and to comp with approved policies. Support board and school-level budget and forecasting activities by preparing financial reports and ad-hoc analysis including: Summit internal teams and schools, bond holders, reports and authorizers.

• Review, advise and oversee certain aspects of staff accountants’ responsibilities.

• Collaborate with the CFO to develop, implement and maintain the accounting system policies and procedures. Monitor appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records, research of transactions and reporting, special reporting requests, and to support overall department goals and objectives.

• Administer Netsuite accounting system including user maintenance, fund balancing add-on maintenance, and review and implementation of feature enhancements. Develop new system enhancements such as electronic payments to streamline processes.

• Establish a system of continuous improvement in order to review and maintain efficient procedures while ensuring accuracy for financial reporting and new accounts and systems. Recommend improvements and develops strategies to improve overall department effectiveness and efficiency.

• Compile accounting data and create management reports for all stakeholders to assist with an efficient decision making process.

What You Need:

Key Qualities and Skills

• Commitment to uphold Summit’s mission and values, and belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field preferred, and working knowledge of accounting principles or school operations.

• Advanced degree and CPA designation preferred, but not required

• 2-4 years of finance or accounting experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members (educators, school administrators, senior management, program auditors)

• Proficiency in Google Platforms, including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

• Clear health and background check

Who You Are:

About You

• You share our vision to reimagine what schools should be and are excited to make an impact on the public education landscape.

• You thrive while collaborating and are excited to work with your colleagues. You find positivity in share successes.

• You’re an excellent communicator. You can speak and write compellingly to varied audiences.

• You are positive and resilient in the face of big challenges.

• You’re a self-starter, able to work both independently and collaboratively

• You sweat the small stuff. You have exceptional attention to detail.

• You have an ability to apply honest, actionable, and timely feedback that results in improved performance.

• You thrive in innovative environments and are comfortable with the ambiguity that can come with a dynamic and progressive workplace.

• You’re committed to continuous improvement, see feedback as a positive, and have a growth mindset.

What you get:

In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you’ll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, unlimited “take what you need” PTO policy, 11 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year. You and your dependents will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance at no cost. Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other’s voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.