Finance & Accounting Manager — Education Finance Leader

Hawai'i Technology Academy; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Union benefits

Job summary

Hawaii Technology Academy (HTA) is a tuition-free, WASC-accredited public charter school serving 2,400+ students across six campuses. The Finance/Accounting Manager reports to the CFO, oversees accounting operations and budgeting, and leads 2–3 finance staff to support HTA’s mission and growth.

Responsibilities include financial reporting, internal controls, audits, and compliance with GAAP and state rules, plus collaboration on strategic planning and cross-departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 7+ years in senior finance/controller-level roles in accounting, budgeting, and financial planning.
• 5+ years supervisory/leadership experience.
• Proficiency in Enterprise QuickBooks and advanced Excel.
• Strong data analysis and compliance capabilities with regulatory/state agencies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic financial planning to ensure long-term stability and represent HTA with key stakeholders.
• Supervise 2–3 employees; coach, set expectations, and manage performance with HR/CFO.
• Oversee payroll, billing, AR/AP, GL, fixed assets, cost/revenue/inventory accounting, cash management, and treasury.
• Recruit, train, and develop Finance staff; align goals with organizational priorities.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate on annual operating/capital budgets; monitor variances and forecasts.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and system configurations.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure GAAP, Hawaii statutes, and GASB standards.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA certification

MBA or MS in Accounting

Tools

Enterprise QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Hawaii Technology Academy (HTA) is a tuition-free, WASC-accredited public charter school serving 2,400+ students across six campuses. The Finance/Accounting Manager reports to the CFO, oversees accounting operations and budgeting, and leads 2–3 finance staff to support HTA’s mission and growth.

Responsibilities include financial reporting, internal controls, audits, and compliance with GAAP and state rules, plus collaboration on strategic planning and cross-departmental initiatives.