School Network Finance Manager
About The Position
Affinitas Education partners with schools to help them do what they do best: support students and educators. We work alongside leadership teams by providing guidance, resources, and access to knowledge that strengthens school communities and supports meaningful learning environments for students. We are looking for a School Network Finance Manager who enjoys providing hands-on business and financial support while helping guide schools toward strong, sustainable operations across the U.S. and Canada. You will support the day-to-day financial management and oversight, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and clarity across multiple school communities. You will own key business processes for assigned schools, advise leadership on financial and operational matters, and collaborate with the broader team to implement improvements and projects.
Requirements
- Proven ability to support financial and operational decision-making in a multi-location or remote environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial information into clear, practical guidance
- A service-oriented mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships with school leaders
- Strong communication and organization skills, with comfort working independently in a remote environment
- High level of accuracy, accountability, and discretion
- Experience supporting a network of schools across time zones and with distributed teams
- Five or more years of experience in business management, finance, accounting in a school setting
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field
- Experience supporting budgets and financial operations for multiple locations
- Must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. or Canada
Nice To Haves
- Experience in independent or private K-12 school's strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Monitor financial performance and provide clear reporting and variance analysis to school leaders
- Support day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll coordination, and vendor management
- Ensure financial practices are consistent, accurate, and aligned with organizational policies
- Partner with school leaders to improve financial processes, controls, and operational efficiency
- Support audits, financial reviews, and compliance requirements as needed
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and systems
- Drive business and operational projects to improve efficiency and clarity for schools
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Competitive paid time off and travel support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
