Finance Manager: St. James School Philadelphia

Bryn Mawr College; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan contributions

40+ paid days off annually

Wellness Benefit for gym membership

Daily free lunch

Job summary

A leading financial organization is seeking a Finance Manager to expand their team in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. The role involves overseeing accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger transactions while ensuring compliance and supporting budget tracking. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, along with 5+ years of accounting experience. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement contributions, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience and proficiency in general ledger and AP/AR.
• Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Suite.
• Detail-oriented person who anticipates the next step.

Responsibilities

• Oversee managing accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger transactions.
• Maintain accurate cash management and procurement.
• Assist with monthly close and audit-ready records.

Skills

Accounting

Financial operations

Microsoft Excel

General ledger management

Accounts payable and receivable

Detail-oriented

Collaborative skills

Education

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

St. James is looking to expand our Finance team! We are seeking a Finance Manager to support the department’s continued growth. The role is responsible for supporting the organization’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Oversight of managing accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger transactions. Maintain accurate cash management, credit card(s) reconciliation, and procurement. Assisting with monthly close, restricted grants and audit-ready records. Support with budget tracking and provide department‑level financial data as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting (preferred), Finance or Business Administration required
• 5+ years of hands‑on accounting experience and demonstrated proficiency in general ledger and AP/AR required
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with QuickBooks and other accounting based software a plus
• Detail‑oriented person who anticipates the next step
• Ability to collaborate and partner across an organization
• Strong school or nonprofit experience preferred
• Passionate dedication to the St. James mission

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly works in standard office conditions and climate
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Frequently required to move around the office; works at a desk for extended periods of time; occasionally moves around campus
• Ability to occasionally move items weighing up to 30 lbs. across the office or campus
• Ability to regularly work flexible hours to support the team members with emergent and urgent items and to meet deadlines; position will require some non‑traditional work hours, including evenings and weekends.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. James is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. St. James seeks to have the best available person in every job. St. James School policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. All unlawful discrimination is expressly prohibited.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance (92% premium covered by St. James)
• Defined contribution plan for retirement (St. James contributes from 5% up to 9%)
• A total of 40+ paid days off annually
• Fertility & family‑forming benefits through Maven
• Life insurance through Church Life Insurance Corporation
• Eligible for 0% hardship loans (after one year of service)
• Professional development and continuing education funds
• Wellness Benefit covers expenses for gym membership
• Spiritual and religious resources (e.g. spiritual direction, theological study)
• Free lunch available daily