Description
Who We Are
Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.
Job Purpose
To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Schools Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for the preparation, review and submission of accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analysis.
How You Will Impact Education
Instruction/Education Responsibilities
- Direct, coordinate and supervise the work of senior and staff accountants to ensure all deadlines are met and all department goals are achieved.
- Teach, coach and mentor senior and staff accountants so that they develop professionally and are prepared to take on greater roles in the department.
- Coordinate workflow to maximize efficiency and optimize resource utilization.
- Assist with the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for various corporate entities.
- Responsible for timely and accurate monthly and annual close process, financial statement preparation, financial reporting design and production, variance analysis for the various corporate entities.
- Assist with budgeting and maintain updated forecast to present to corresponding business unit owners.
- Reconciliation of Intercompany transactions between entities.
- Work closely with other internal departments and outside organizations as needed.
- Coordinate and manage year-end audits with external CPA firm.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls and best practices.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal correspondence
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and works well within a team
- Commitment to detailed financial accounting and reporting
- Ability to multitask and work in a high pace environment
- Thorough knowledge of full cycle general ledger accounting
- Strong leadership skills
- Proactive and takes initiative
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting with 5+ years of professional experience
- Certified Public Accountant highly preferred
- NetSuite ERP System (Oracle) highly preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software
- Commitment to company values
- Such alternatives to the above that CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable
- May perform other duties assigned.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:
- Usual office working conditions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- No physical exertion required.
- Travel within or outside of state.
- Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
FLSA Overtime Category
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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