Manager Finance

Follett Higher Ed Group, LLC; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Follett Higher Ed Group, LLC in Westchester, Illinois, seeks a Manager of Finance to lead the finance team with advanced analysis, modeling, and strategic planning.

You will partner with finance leadership to deliver forecasts, drive initiatives, and develop talent while ensuring timely financial results and proactive decision support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent is required.
• 5-7 years of equivalent work experience required.
• CPA/MBA Preferred.
• Advanced Computer Skills; MS Office, MS Excel, and financial reporting systems.
• During periods of peak activity (e.g., strategic plan, operating plan, etc), additional hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the overall forecast, strategic plan, and operating plan development while providing insights into key business drivers and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Supports balance sheet and cash flow planning, forecasting, and monthly analysis.
• Applies knowledge of the business to offer insights and identify opportunities to improve results.
• Performs financial modeling to support existing and new business initiatives/opportunities, resulting in better decision‑making and improved overall performance.
• Performs data mining and other forms of research to identify trends and relationships that drive results.
• Prepares monthly reporting and business analysis, supporting the organization with ongoing enhancements.
• Drives outcomes by working with other business areas to problem‑solve new issues.
• Trains and develops new team members on basic tasks, duties, and other skillsets.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Financial reporting systems

Job description

The Manager of Finance leads the finance team with advanced financial analysis, complex modeling, and strategic business acumen. The manager is responsible for the timely delivery of financial results and driving the forecasting, strategic planning, and operational planning processes. This individual will regularly partner with the organization and finance leadership to drive results on critical initiatives, ongoing projects, and new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supports the overall forecast, strategic plan, and operating plan development while providing insights into key business drivers and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Supports balance sheet and cash flow planning, forecasting, and monthly analysis.
• Applies knowledge of the business to offer insights and identify opportunities to improve results.
• Performs financial modeling to support existing and new business initiatives/opportunities, resulting in better decision‑making and improved overall performance.
• Performs data mining and other forms of research to identify trends and relationships that drive results.
• Prepares monthly reporting and business analysis, supporting the organization with ongoing enhancements.
• Drives outcomes by working with other business areas to problem‑solve new issues.
• Trains and develops new team members on basic tasks, duties, and other skillsets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent is required.
• 5-7 years of equivalent work experience required.
• CPA/MBA Preferred.
• Advanced Computer Skills; MS Office, MS Excel, and financial reporting systems.
• During periods of peak activity (e.g., strategic plan, operating plan, etc), additional hours may be required.

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$40,000.00 - $159,840.00 / year

Pay Transparency

The annual salary/hourly rate range has been established based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. The exact starting salary/hourly rate within the range will depend on the role and the local market. This position may be eligible to participate in one of the Company’s incentive plans. The amount of any incentive payment varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, 401(k) plan, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable policies and plan documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Follett Higher Education is a drug‑free workplace environment.