Accounting Manager

Performance Academies; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Academies in Akron, OH is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, oversee general ledger, journal entries, and month-end close across multiple school locations.

This full-time, on-site role requires budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and collaboration with auditors, central office, and school teams to ensure fiscal discipline and compliance.

Qualifications

• Oversee general ledger activities and month-end close.
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations.
• Monitor budgets and analyze variances for multiple school locations.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure regulatory compliance in education/nonprofit settings.
• Supervise accounting staff and collaborate with school and central office teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Support data-driven decisions with financial reports for leadership.

Skills

General ledger management

Month-end close

Forecasting & budgeting

Accounts payable/receivable

Internal controls

Audit preparation

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or certification

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Company Description

Performance Academies is a charter school organization that operates some of Ohio's most successful charter schools and is now in its 25th year of service. The organization emphasizes rigorous core academics combined with a unique fitness program that provides students training in soccer, tennis, and martial arts. Performance Academies has the highest percentage of Quality Community School awarded schools in the state, reflecting its commitment to excellence. Team members are dedicated to making each school the best in its neighborhood, creating a supportive environment for students, families, and staff. The organization values professionals who are passionate about education, accountability, and student success.

Role Description

The Accounting Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Akron, OH. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including managing general ledger activities, preparing and reviewing journal entries, and ensuring accurate and timely month-end and year-end closings. The Accounting Manager will monitor budgets, analyze variances, and provide financial reports to leadership, supporting data-driven decisions for multiple school locations. Daily responsibilities include overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, reconciling bank and balance sheet accounts, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations relevant to charter schools. The role also involves supervising accounting staff, coordinating with auditors, improving financial processes and controls, and collaborating with school and central office teams to support strategic initiatives and fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications

• Strong general accounting skills, including experience with general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support school operations and organizational decision-making.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processes, and cash flow management in a multi-location or multi-entity environment.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements, internal controls, and audit preparation, ideally within education, nonprofit, or public sector finance.
• Advanced skills using accounting software and spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) and the ability to learn new financial systems quickly.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders and work cross-functionally.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience in an accounting or finance department.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or other relevant certification is a plus.
• Experience in K-12 education, charter schools, or nonprofit accounting is preferred but not required.