Highville Charter School Looking for Finance Manager at New Haven, CT Full Time

Job Title:

Finance Manager

Reports to:

Highville Board of Directors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited secondary institution required

• Certification as a Business Manager (085) preferred

• Minimum of three years’ experience as a School Business Manager, or in a position with similar responsibilities

• Effective staff leadership skills

• Familiar with Connecticut legislative process and procedures of the State of Connecticut Department of Education

• Familiar with Connecticut legislative process and procedures of the State of Connecticut Department of Education Turnaround Office as are applicable to public charter schools

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual corporate financial reports

• Knowledge of applicable federal 501 ©3 not-for-profit agency requirements

• Ability to write, oversee and report on grants

• Demonstrated success with capital campaigns

• Experience working with external auditors and familiarity with financial auditing processes and procedures

• Knowledge and experience with all accounting functions necessary to sustain a not-for-profit educational institution

• Possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal relationship skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and management of Highville annual budget

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports

• Prepare and file required quarterly reporting to Bondholders

• Prepare and report on other financial and operations reports as requested by Board of Directors

• Participate in annual financial audit and provide all necessary support to auditors

• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing all contracts as required by vendors or organizations associated with Highville

• Responsible for procurements of all supplies and equipment necessary for all operations of the organization

• Solicit bids and negotiate all policies of insurance, including building, personal property, liability, and worker’s compensation

• Attend all meetings of the Board of Directors

• Work collaboratively with academic leaders to plan for operations that support the instructional program, promote harmonious staff relations and secure a safe physical environment for pupils and staff

• Assure that all state and federal reports related to finance are completed in an accurate and timely manner

• Advises and helps develop policies necessary to meet state and federal requirements including those necessary for ongoing school operations

• Other duties as defined by the Executive Director

Evaluation: Performance evaluated by the Executive Director & Board of Directors

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All are required to wear a mask.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• 085 Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location