K-12 School Finance Director

Pine Lake Preparatory, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NC Health Plan

TSERS retirement system

403(b) retirement plan

PTO with rollover

Job summary

Pine Lake Preparatory, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Director of Finance to lead the financial operations of a K-12 charter school in Mooresville, NC.

The role will guide audit readiness, tax filings, and revenue tracking while partnering with leadership to support school programs. The ideal candidate has strong accounting experience, ERP proficiency, and the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background with audit and tax experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial management tools.
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills for building financial models.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or related field; CPA/MPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee journal entries and general ledger activity, and reconcile bank accounts.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing, and review and approve purchases, operating expenditures, and payroll.
• Prepare financial statements and documentation for the annual independent financial and compliance audit.
• Prepare and oversee tax filings, including payroll taxes, sales and use tax, 1099 reporting, and IRS Form 990.
• Track and report all revenue sources, including federal, state, local, fundraising, and grant funding, and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Establish and maintain financial procedures that keep PLP compliant with GAAP.
• Supervise the finance team, including accounting and payroll, and support our internal grant specialist.

Skills

Audit & tax

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration accounting or related field

CPA or MPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems and financial management tools

Job description

Pine Lake Preparatory, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Director of Finance to lead the financial operations of a K-12 charter school in Mooresville, NC.

The role will guide audit readiness, tax filings, and revenue tracking while partnering with leadership to support school programs. The ideal candidate has strong accounting experience, ERP proficiency, and the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.