Business Manager

Vertex Education; New Mexico; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Flexible PTO

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Vertex Education seeks an experienced executive to serve as outsourced Chief Financial Officer for public schools and to lead the in-house accounting team. This role provides expert oversight of school business, grants, payroll, and human resources management while ensuring compliance and client retention.

The successful candidate will manage multiple clients, handle deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities with a focus on high-quality, client-centric service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• 2+ years in School Business Office or similar environment and/or 4+ years in supervisory accounting role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as outsourced CFO for public schools and lead the in-house accounting team.
• Provide engagement and team management, grant management and HR management.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise the operation of the business office to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Professional demeanor

Multitasking

Adaptability

Willingness to learn new software

Empathy

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting

MBA

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

SchoolAbility

Visions

AptaFund

Job description

Be the one who makes a difference! At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference-with us. The objective of this position is to serve as an outsourced Chief Financial Officer for public schools and as a team leader for the in-house accounting team. The School Business Manager will work with school leadership and serve as an expert on all things related to school business. The successful candidate will effectively manage, establish, control, optimize and direct all support activities for multiple clients and ensure the implementation of the business support function & strategy. Provide engagement and team management, accounting management, grant management and human resources management. This position will be responsible for effectively overseeing the entire engagement, serving as an expert in school business to the client and client retention. The successful candidate is comfortable multi-tasking to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities, eager to learn new technologies and willing to follow procedures, works well and gets along with others, understands the value of high-quality customer-centric service, and can remain professional under difficult circumstances. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the operation of the business office in such a way as to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in accounting.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in accounting. MBA and/or a CPA.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years in School Business Office or similar environment and/or A minimum of 4 years of experience in a supervisory accounting role.

Technical Requirements

• Proficient using business software (e.g., MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel, Adobe PDF, etc.)
• Proficient using computer equipment and associated peripherals (e.g., computers, laptops, scanners, printers, smart cell phones, etc.)
• Proficient in Cloud computing environment (e.g., MS Office 365, online banking, online storage, etc.)
• Familiarity with accounting concepts and terminology.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft computer programs (advanced knowledge of Excel, pivot tables, formulas, etc.)
• Knowledge of database structures, data verification methodology, operating systems, standard software applications.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting.
• Knowledge of schoolAbility, Visions and/or AptaFund software highly desirable.

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass employment verification and background check
• Ability to sign non-compete agreement
• Ability to travel occasionally and work non-standard hours to attend board meetings
• Ability to work on-site and occasional travel within NM.

Interpersonal Skills

• Works well with others under pressure (i.e., client management and staff, vendors, governmental employees, and K12 Accounting staff and management).
• Maintains a professional demeanor at all times even under adverse circumstances.
• Empathetic to the needs of clients, vendors, and co-workers.
• Flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities and frequent deadlines.
• Willing to learn new software and able to follow written procedures (e.g., K12 Accounting processing model).
• Maintains confidentiality of client and company information, methods, and procedures.
• A self-starter with a positive attitude.
• A team player with the ability to supervise a team.

Benefits

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
• Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
• Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.

Thrive in a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where we treat others with fairness and respect, celebrate diversity, and elevate equality and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.

Founded in 2007, Vertex Education is committed to changing lives through education by providing academic, business and development services to schools nationwide. At Vertex, three core values form the foundation of how we work with each other -- and our clients. These values are characteristics and qualities we offer to our clients, and to one another as colleagues on our quest to change lives through education. We offer to all projects and relationships the embodiment of these values: Innovative Minds Hungry Hearts Engaging Spirits