Business Manager

Ambition Preparatory Charter School•Jackson, MS

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About The Position

The Business Manager will work closely with the schools' leadership team and back office to manage the annual budget, submit State and Federal applications and reporting, oversee grants management and compliance, monitor expenses, and prepare financial information and reports. This role involves cash management, coordinating purchasing, bidding, and contracts, reviewing invoices, and ensuring accounting consistency with Federal requirements. The Business Manager will also assist with payroll tax reports, manage benefit programs, and support the Child Nutrition Programs. Additionally, the position involves policy development, supervising administrative staff, and assisting with financial operations for school growth. A strong commitment to Ambition Prep's mission, students, families, and community is essential, along with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
At least 5 years of experience working with school accounting, grant compliance, and budget management
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
Understanding of general accounting principles and federal grant compliance
Exceptional project management skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high-quality work in a dynamic environment
Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
Team player capable of working both collaboratively and independently
Strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated passion for Ambition Prep’s mission and high standards of excellence
Strong computer skills, including Google Admin, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Innovative, creative, organized, and willing to take risks
Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate feedback
Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community through the implementation of policies and procedures
Belief that every student can learn at an advanced level regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status
Ability to efficiently adapt in an ambiguous, fast-paced, start-up environment
Team-oriented and can display a professional level of a growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization
Receptive to constructive feedback with the ability to remodel positive behavior precisely and effectively keeping the common goal of every student in mind

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

Work with the schools leadership team and back office to prepare the annual budget, and when approved, submit all required budget reports
Submit State and Federal applications and reporting (i.e. Title, CSP, IDEA Part B, Child Nutrition Program, etc.)
Oversee all grants management and compliance
Monitor expenses and ensure adherence to the approved budget
Prepare financial information and reports as requested by ED, COO, MDE, authorizer, lenders, and various state agencies
Work with the COO and ED, keeping them apprised of unforeseen expenditures or budget overages, and working together to study program feasibility or requested resources
Assist and cooperate with outside auditors and the Charter School Authorizer in the conduct of approved audits or review of the School’s fiscal records
Support the HR Department with the process of monthly payroll on schedule
File all required state and federal payroll tax reports
Assist HR in the management of benefit programs, including retirement, health, and life insurance programs
Oversee the cash management process
Coordinate purchasing, bidding, and contracts
Review invoices and credit card statements, ensuring proper documentation, pay bills in a timely manner, and record expenditures
Submit grant reimbursement requests to MDE
Work with the back office to prepare monthly bank reconciliations
Ensure accounting is consistent with Federal requirements
Track and file sales tax reports
Work with the HR office as needed regarding finances, state and federal reporting, and student/staff data systems and records
Assist with the preparation and planning of financial operations for middle and high school growth
Assist the COO and Child Nutrition Manager with Child Nutrition Programs and oversight of the National School Lunch Program (including meal applications, required reporting, etc.)
Assist with policy development and compliance related to financial management
Supervise administrative staff
Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Operations Officer or Executive Director