What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Finance & Accounting position at Da Vinci Schools?
Da Vinci Schools seeks a talented, meticulous and organized Finance & Accounting Manager to oversee accounting functions, produce financial reports and handle special projects. Our ideal candidate is a stickler for accuracy, a self-starter, takes pride in doing your job well, likes to put processes in place wherever you see a need for one, so that there is transparency and accountability and looks out for the interests of our organization and students.
Key Roles
- Work with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure high quality financial information is available for key stakeholders including School Site Administrators, Leadership, Board of Directors, Authorizers and others as required
- Accounting Management. Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Review and streamline current processes across the Finance and Accounting department
- Implement best practices, policies and procedures recommended by authorities like FCMAT within the organization’s culture and operating systems
- Promote teamwork, support morale and provide professional development to the team members
Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Annual Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Fundraising department to ensure Grant activity is captured correctly in the financials, both receipts and expenditures
- Ensure financial compliance and tracking of state and federal restricted funds, and required spending plans along with accurately coding expenses in the GL
- Prepare state, federal and other compliance related required filings
- Assist in planning and management of spending for cash flow related to large, multi-year grants
- Guarantee accurate/timely month-end close and manage department calendar and deadlines
- Management of day to day General Ledger Accounting and oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Review bank reconciliations and general ledger transactions for accuracy
- Review fixed assets tracking and depreciation schedules
- Manage expense and revenue accrual processes, recurring payables, prepaids and allocations
- Review bank entries, journal entries and payroll entries
- Preparation of Monthly Financial Reports
- Create Variance Analysis reports for analyzing budget vs actuals
- Collaborate with schools to ensure financial accuracy and engagement. Meet with school sites on a monthly basis to review their financial performance
- Prepare all documentation and be main point of contact for year-end financial audit.
- Support CFO with Financial analysis, research and ad hoc reporting as needed
- Work with CFO to ensure school site & business office compliance with financial & accounting policies and procedures
- Ensure schools receive optimal customer service from the Finance & Accounting department
- Special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting or Finance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- 7 - 10 Years of Accounting & Finance experience
Compensation
Compensation will fall within a range of $95,805 - $132,825, commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, including (but not limited to):
- A stipend for medical benefits, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement options, including a 457 match program, vacation and sick leave
Da Vinci Schools prioritizes assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. EOE
Salary : $95,805 - $132,825