Mgr, School Accounting

Charter Schools USA•Fort Lauderdale, FL

62d

About The Position

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Schools Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for the preparation, review and submission of accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analysis.

Requirements

Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal correspondence
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and works well within a team
Commitment to detailed financial accounting and reporting
Ability to multitask and work in a high pace environment
Thorough knowledge of full cycle general ledger accounting
Strong leadership skills
Proactive and takes initiative
Bachelor's Degree in accounting with 5+ years of professional experience
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of accounting principles
Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software
Commitment to company values
Such alternatives to the above that CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable
May perform other duties assigned.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant highly preferred
NetSuite ERP System (Oracle) highly preferred

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate and supervise the work of senior and staff accountants to ensure all deadlines are met and all department goals are achieved.
Teach, coach and mentor senior and staff accountants so that they develop professionally and are prepared to take on greater roles in the department.
Coordinate workflow to maximize efficiency and optimize resource utilization.
Assist with the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for various corporate entities.
Responsible for timely and accurate monthly and annual close process, financial statement preparation, financial reporting design and production, variance analysis for the various corporate entities.
Assist with budgeting and maintain updated forecast to present to corresponding business unit owners.
Reconciliation of Intercompany transactions between entities.
Work closely with other internal departments and outside organizations as needed.
Coordinate and manage year-end audits with external CPA firm.
Develop and implement policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls and best practices.
Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.