Job Description

The Manager of Finance is Responsible For:

• Embodying, advocating, and operationalizing the mission, vision, and strategic direction of Crescent City Schools
• Creating & submitting federal, state, and local grant reimbursement requests, expense reports, budgets, and amendments; tracking grant expenses against budgets
• Managing accounts payable 
• Managing accounts receivable
• Managing the organization’s credit card program
• Manages contracts for some services shared across the schools
• Assisting with the financial month close process, including performing accounting data entry
• Producing accurate financial reports for regular state reporting
• Assisting in the creation and production of records required for annual audits
• Reviewing monthly benefits bills for accuracy
• Managing the teacher certification and staff licensing processes
• Supporting the Chief Operating Officer, Director of Finance, Director of Human Capital, and Director of Development
• Participating in the life of the schools within the network by attending staff meetings and celebrations, and providing support as needed

What We Offer:

• Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system . This role is on the Lead Scale .
• Click here for more information about our award-winning benefits package , which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.

Apply now if you: 

• Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
• Have a BA or BS degree
• Have a strong familiarity with accounting principles
• Have experience performing basic not-for-profit accounting
• Experience with Quickbooks preferred
• Can demonstrate a working knowledge of the Mac computer platform and Google Sheets
• Have the ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects and drive all to completion
• Have the ability to think strategically about the organization’s big picture finances, coupled with the willingness to execute the day-to-day finance tasks
• Are extremely detail-oriented
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Can demonstrate effective communication skills
• Can work well within a team environment
• Have a strong service-oriented mindset
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Have the ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects and drive all to completion
• Demonstrate maturity, humility, a strong work ethic, a sense of humor, and a roll-up-my sleeves attitude

Physical Requirements

• This is a hybrid role. You will spend most of your time in school-based offices, with the possibility of some remote work over time.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

About Crescent City Schools

Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city. 

At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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