Business Manager

Alma del Mar Charter School

Business Manager overseeing financial operations at Alma del Mar, a K-8 charter school. Managing budgeting, accounting, and compliance requirements to uphold the school's mission.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeNew Bedford • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management
Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
Maintain and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets
Manage banking relationships and monitor cash flow to ensure operational stability
Collaborate with Talent/HR leadership to support payroll processing, benefits-related financial reporting, and compensation decisions as needed
Oversee business operations to ensure compliance with internal controls and federal grant requirements
Lead region-wide strategy and planning associated with capital purchasing
Serve on board finance committee and collaborate with Director of Finance contractor and Executive Director to prepare board materials
Collaborate with operations team on compliance and reporting requirements
Serve as the regional team budget manager, monitoring monthly budget reports to hit annual targets
Participate in monthly budget meetings with school teams to advise, support annual planning, and provide feedback on day-to-day financial operations
Lead the annual operating and capital budget process in partnership with executive leadership
Monitor budget-to-actual performance and provide variance analysis with clear recommendations for action
Develop cash flow forecasts and multi-year financial projections aligned to enrollment, staffing, grants, and strategic initiatives
Support preparation of financial reports for executive leadership and the Board Finance Committee in collaboration with senior leadership
Serve as a financial thought partner to executive leadership on staffing models, enrollment planning, compensation structures, and long-term sustainability
Oversee financial management of federal, state, and philanthropic grants, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and reporting obligations
Monitor restricted funds to ensure expenditures align with donor and grantor intent
Coordinate and support the annual external audit process, including preparation of documentation and auditor communication
Prepare Form 990 and other required regulatory filings
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local nonprofit and charter school regulations
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and authorizer financial reporting requirements, maintaining documentation and controls to support audits and monitoring visits
Oversee financial tracking and reporting of federal and state grants to ensure alignment with approved budgets and regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
Master’s in business, finance, accounting or public administration and/or CPA is a plus
3+ years of professional experience, including experience in charter schools, public education finance, or nonprofit K–12 organizations
Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, and fund accounting
Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis and in leading or supporting annual audits
Proficiency in accounting systems (Quickbooks, bill.com) and Excel
Authorization to work in the United States is required
English proficiency is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid sick, personal, and vacation days
Paid holidays
School winter break
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with PPO and HMO options
Paid parental leave
Short term disability available
Multiple retirement options, including a 403(b) with matching

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial analysisbudgetingforecastingGAAPfund accountingcash managementfinancial reportingvariance analysisaudit preparation

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationstrategic planningorganizational skillsproblem-solvingadvisory skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailfinancial thought partnership

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in accountingBachelor’s Degree in financeMaster’s in businessMaster’s in financeMaster’s in accountingMaster’s in public administrationCPA