School Finance Business Partner

A-Line Staffing Solutions; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing organization seeks a School Finance Partner in Grand Rapids, MI. You will serve as a financial advisor to schools, managing budgets, analyzing spending, and ensuring compliance. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency in Excel. Join a mission-driven team supporting educational outcomes. The role offers a compensation range of $54,000 - $75,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Business, or related field preferred).
• Background in business, accounting, or a closely related discipline.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel with the ability to analyze and summarize large datasets.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with school leaders to develop, review, and manage school budgets.
• Monitor and analyze spending across funding sources.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and statements.
• Research and manage grant funding opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison between schools and stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Budget management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a School Finance Partner to join a mission-driven team that is passionate about improving educational outcomes for students across the country. In this role, you will serve as a trusted financial advisor to schools, helping leaders make informed, proactive decisions that directly impact students and communities.

This is not just a finance role—it’s an opportunity to be a strategic partner who ensures schools are empowered with the resources, compliance, and financial clarity needed to thrive. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and high-performing finance team, supporting multiple schools and funding sources, while navigating both state and federal requirements.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)

Compensation: $54,000 – $75,000 annually

Base pay range

$54,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

What You’ll Do

• Partner with school leaders to develop, review, and manage school budgets that align with both strategy and compliance.
• Monitor and analyze spending across multiple funding sources to ensure sustainability, allowability, and program alignment.
• Prepare and deliver accurate financial reports, statements, and grant documentation using a variety of systems and platforms.
• Research, apply for, and manage grant funding opportunities, tailoring applications to unique school and student needs.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between schools, internal teams, state agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Identify challenges, recommend solutions, and support audits and compliance reviews as needed.
• Consistently provide exceptional customer service while balancing strict timelines and competing priorities.

What We’re Looking For (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Business, or related field preferred).
• Background in business, accounting, or a closely related discipline.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel with the ability to analyze and summarize large datasets.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Growth-minded, self-directed, and a strong collaborator who thrives in interdependent team environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with grants or compliance reporting.
• Knowledge of federal/state funding guidelines in education or public sector.
• Familiarity with financial systems and data platforms.
• Prior experience advising stakeholders or leaders on budgetary matters.

Why Join Us?

Here, finance meets purpose. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation while driving measurable impact in education. Our culture is fast-paced, growth-oriented, and deeply connected to a shared mission: supporting schools so that every child has access to a high-quality education.

• Over 90% of employees report that the work they do here is deeply meaningful.
• The organization consistently outperforms peers, with schools that lead the way in student achievement.
• A team that thrives on learning, solving problems together, and celebrating wins that impact entire communities.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education