Business Manager

Vertex Education • Albuquerque, NM

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Manager serves as an outsourced Chief Financial Officer for public schools and leads the in-house accounting team. Working with school leadership, this role provides expertise in school business and oversees business support activities for multiple clients. The position directs and optimizes the business support function and strategy, and manages client engagements, accounting, grants, and human resources. The Business Manager oversees each engagement, advises clients on school business, supports client retention, and plans, coordinates, and supervises business office operations to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

The successful candidate can manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities, learn and use new technologies, follow procedures, work collaboratively, deliver customer-centric service, and remain professional in difficult circumstances. The role requires on-site work and occasional travel within New Mexico, as well as occasional non-standard hours to attend board meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• At least 2 years of experience in a school business office or similar environment, and/or at least 4 years of experience in a supervisory accounting role.
• Proficiency with business software such as MS Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF.
• Proficiency using computer equipment and peripherals, including computers, laptops, scanners, printers, and smartphones.
• Proficiency in cloud computing environments, such as MS Office 365, online banking, and online storage.
• Familiarity with accounting concepts and terminology.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft programs, especially Excel, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Knowledge of database structures, data verification methodology, operating systems, standard software applications, and payroll accounting.
• Ability to pass employment verification and a background check, and to sign a non-compete agreement.
• Ability to travel occasionally and work non-standard hours to attend board meetings.
• Ability to work on-site and travel occasionally within New Mexico.
• Ability to work well with clients, staff, vendors, government employees, and accounting colleagues under pressure; maintain a professional demeanor; and respond empathetically to others.
• Flexibility 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.
• Work with school leadership and provide expertise on school business.
• Manage, establish, control, optimize, and direct support activities for multiple clients.
• Ensure implementation of the business support function and strategy.
• Manage client engagements, accounting, grants, and human resources.
• Oversee engagements, advise clients on school business, 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 financial support for training classes.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

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