Finance Team Manager – Independent Schools

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. Manage a team of finance professionals, analysts, and finance specialists .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,200 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing finance teams, overseeing full-cycle accounting, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Strong ability to develop staff through training, performance management, and fostering an inclusive work culture.

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Team ManagementFull-Cycle AccountingPerformance Improvement PlansAccounting Systems ExperienceAudit Experience

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle AccountingFinancial Statement PreparationBudgetingAccounting SystemsExcelPerformance ManagementProject ManagementCompliance ActivitiesGrant AdministrationProcess Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailIndependent Problem-SolvingCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks Online

Industry Keywords

FinanceAccountingNon-Profit OrganizationsDiversity, Equity, and InclusionEducation Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of finance professionals, analysts, and finance specialists
Train and coach staff through standard training sessions and ongoing development
Guide and support staff career paths through discussion, navigation, and collaborative planning
Develop and conduct annual reviews and mid-year deep dives for direct reports
Address underperformance and develop performance improvement plans as necessary
Decide staff promotion timing with Director approval
Create and maintain an inclusive and fair team work culture
Resolve staff issues and inform leadership about trends
Provide project management to ensure client work is completed on time and to expected quality standards
Support accounting reviews of schools and implement team-specific quality-control mechanisms
Problem-solve complex accounting and finance work
Serve as an outsourced controller for at least one school
Oversee day-to-day full-cycle accounting and compliance activities
Close books monthly, quarterly, and annually and support preparation of monthly financial statements
Oversee federal, state, and local grants administration
Serve as the primary contact during annual financial audits and Form 990 preparation
Support annual budgeting with School Finance Managers
Liaise with state education authorities as needed
Contribute to improving finance service-line efficiency and accuracy
Gather information, identify trends, and recommend improvements to products and processes
Collaborate with the Director of People Operations on people-operations practices
Participate actively in recruiting new staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience managing teams of finance or accounting professionals
Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Experience with accounting systems, such as QuickBooks Online, and capacity to learn new systems
Ability to write and clearly document processes and procedures
Intermediate Excel skills
Ability to interface professionally with clients
Typically 10+ years of work or post-secondary educational experience
3+ years of management or supervisory experience
Experience working with schools or non-profit organizations is a plus
Audit experience is a plus
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Strong independent problem-solving ability
Ability to serve clients in a customer service role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part time arrangements possible for exceptional candidates
Opportunity to develop management skills
Opportunity to work with supportive colleagues committed to kids
Salaries commensurate with relative experience and geographic location
Inclusive company culture where everyone can be themselves at work
Professional growth and development opportunities