Finance Manager - GLA W

Global Leadership Academy•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Finance Manager oversees the organization’s financial health, compliance, and sustainability. The role ensures adherence to Pennsylvania fiscal requirements, charter school regulations, and audit standards while leading budgeting, reporting, and internal controls. The Finance Manager partners with leadership on strategic planning and financial accountability across all campuses. Responsibilities include developing and managing the annual operating budget; monitoring cash flow, expenditures, and financial performance; overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions; and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. The role also manages state and regulatory reporting, coordinates audits, maintains audit documentation and corrective action plans, and strengthens internal controls and financial procedures. The Finance Manager supports forecasting and long-term sustainability planning, provides financial analysis and recommendations to leadership, and aligns financial strategies with organizational growth and expansion. The role also tracks grant funding from federal, state, and private sources, ensures grant-specific fiscal compliance and reporting, and monitors restricted funds for proper allocation and use.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
At least five years of experience in finance or accounting.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Demonstrated experience with audits and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical and financial management skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, especially regulatory reporting timelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Integrity and commitment to fiscal accountability and transparency.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Pennsylvania charter school finance or public education finance.
Familiarity with Pennsylvania Department of Education reporting systems and requirements.
Experience with fund accounting and federal programs, such as Title funding.
CPA or advanced financial certification.

Responsibilities

Lead development and management of the annual operating budget.
Monitor cash flow, expenditures, and financial performance.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Education financial reporting requirements.
Prepare and submit required reports, including the Annual Financial Report, budget submissions, and other state filings.
Monitor compliance with charter school funding regulations and guidelines.
Stay current on changes in state and local financial regulations affecting charter schools.
Coordinate annual independent financial audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors and regulatory agencies.
Ensure readiness for state audits, federal program audits, and charter authorizer reviews.
Maintain audit schedules, documentation, and corrective action plans.
Strengthen internal controls to support audit compliance and minimize findings.
Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets.
Ensure proper segregation of duties and financial procedures.
Use QuickBooks and other systems for accurate financial tracking and reporting.
Support financial forecasting and long-term sustainability planning.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to leadership.
Align financial strategies with organizational growth and expansion plans.
Track and manage federal, state, and private grant funding.
Ensure compliance with grant-specific fiscal requirements and reporting.
Monitor restricted funds and ensure proper allocation and use.