Strategic Finance Manager for Education Programs

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, long-term disability, and life

401(k) with employer match

Paid sick, annual, and personal leave

Childcare discount at Spark Academy

Job summary

Beacon Education, located in Wilmington, NC, seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations for Beacon Education, GLOW Academy, and Spark Academy. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and audits, with on-site responsibilities at the Beacon Education office and occasional work at Spark Academy.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in finance, HR, and operations within nonprofit or K-12 settings, and is proficient in Excel, QuickBooks, and Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Proficiency in financial software, Microsoft Office suite, and Google suite (Excel and QuickBooks) with advanced Excel skills.
• Previous administrative, HR, operations, or office management experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a K-12, early childhood education setting or nonprofit preferred.
• Familiarity with NC charter school accounting preferred.
• Budget development and analysis skills.
• Grant management, audit preparation and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis and reporting.
• Prepare and present financial statements and reports to senior management and boards.
• Monitor cash flow, AR/AP, and budget management.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts monthly.
• Coordinate investment of funds with CEO, committees and boards.
• Manage payroll processing and benefit deductions/payments.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory alignment across entities.
• Support tuition, vouchers, and student information services.

Skills

Budget development

Grant management

Audit preparation

Financial analysis

Policy adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Beacon Education, located in Wilmington, NC, seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations for Beacon Education, GLOW Academy, and Spark Academy. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and audits, with on-site responsibilities at the Beacon Education office and occasional work at Spark Academy.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in finance, HR, and operations within nonprofit or K-12 settings, and is proficient in Excel, QuickBooks, and Google Workspace.