Business Manager

Vertex Education • Albuquerque, NM

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Manager serves as an outsourced Chief Financial Officer for public schools and leads the in-house accounting team. The role works with school leadership as an expert in school business and is responsible for managing, establishing, controlling, optimizing, and directing business support activities for multiple clients. The position oversees engagement and team management, accounting, grants, and human resources, and is responsible for client retention and delivering customer-centric service.

The Business Manager plans, coordinates, and supervises the business office to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. The successful candidate can manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities, learn new technologies, follow procedures, work effectively with others, and remain professional under difficult circumstances. The role requires on-site work in New Mexico and occasional travel, including travel to board meetings and work at non-standard hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• At least 2 years of experience in a school business office or similar environment, or at least 4 years of experience in a supervisory accounting role.
• Proficiency with business software, including MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe PDF.
• Proficiency with computer equipment and peripherals, including computers, laptops, scanners, printers, and smartphones.
• Proficiency in cloud computing environments, including MS Office 365, online banking, and online storage.
• Familiarity with accounting concepts and terminology.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft computer programs, including Excel, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Knowledge of database structures, data verification methodology, operating systems, and standard software applications.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting.
• Ability to pass employment verification and a background check.
• Ability to sign a non-compete agreement.
• Ability to travel occasionally, attend board meetings during non-standard hours, and work on-site with occasional travel within New Mexico.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, vendors, government employees, and accounting colleagues under pressure.
• Professional demeanor, empathy, flexibility, and ability to adjust to changing priorities and frequent deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new software and follow written procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client and company information, methods, and procedures.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and ability to supervise a team.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in accounting.
• MBA and/or CPA.
• Knowledge of schoolAbility, Visions, and/or AptaFund software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an outsourced Chief Financial Officer for public schools.
• Lead the in-house accounting team and provide engagement and team management.
• Work with school leadership as an expert on school business.
• Manage, establish, control, optimize, and direct support activities for multiple clients.
• Ensure implementation of the business support function and strategy.
• Manage accounting, grants, and human resources.
• Oversee the entire client engagement and support client retention.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise business office operations to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

Benefits

• Industry-leading pay and rewards.
• Referral bonuses.
• Unlimited flexible paid time off for performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match on contributions.
• Mentoring and funds for training classes.
• Support for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing and finances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager