SY26-27 Finance Project Manager

Young World Physical Education; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 97,115 - 168,429; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Finance Project Manager I to oversee and enhance the financial systems within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. This role requires a Bachelor's degree along with significant experience in finance and management to improve processes and systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and coordinating financial projects, ensuring efficiency and compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders. This essential full-time position provides a competitive salary ranging from $97,115 to $168,429 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's preferred.
• 10 years of relevant experience required.
• 3 years of supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for implementing various financial functions.
• Work with IT to maximize system efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with federal grant reporting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Planning and directing operations

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or public administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

MUNIS system

Job description

SY26-27 Finance Project Manager I

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Job Details

Job ID: 5794160
Application Deadline: Aug 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

This job posting is closed.

Job Description

Primary Function: The Finance Project Manager I is responsible for planning and supervising information technology work related to maximizing the efficiency of all system platforms and processes within the Division of Finance. Duties involve planning, interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating with information technology and external consultants in performing work, calculating costs, and conducting various system studies and preparing multiyear planning in support of Finance.

Reports To: Executive Director of Finance
Salary Schedule: A-3
Work Days: 250

Requirements

1. Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or public administration from an accredited college or university and 10 years of relevant experience. Preferred: Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
2. Experience, Skill, and Certification:
   • Minimum of at least three years of supervisory or leadership experience.
   • Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate a complex operation, using manpower, time, funds, and other resources for the accomplishment of long‑term and short‑term goals of the institution.
   • Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
   • Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, grants management and internal controls.
   • Knowledge of grants management.
   • Proven ability to prepare complex financial reports.
   • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
   • Proven ability to develop and maintain complex financial systems.
   • Experience with mainframe financial systems.
   • Eligible for Georgia Professional Standards Support Certificate.
   • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Access.
   • Proven experience in systems design and development.
   • Ability to read, interpret and create network diagrams.
   • Strong leadership, team‑building, organizational and management skills.
   • Through understanding of information technology procedures and practices.
3. Preferred:
   • Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
   • Experience in governmental finance.
   • Management experience.
   • Experience with district’s financial software system.

Essential Duties

1. Work with the Executive Director to develop strategic plans for implementing and upgrading various functions in the Enterprise/MUNIS platform.
2. Implement the Bank reconciliation process in MUNIS.
3. Implement Grant Accounting Project Ledger in MUNIS.
4. Implement ESPLOST reporting in MUNIS. Track progress of projects using eBuilder and other tracking software; innovate/ improve based on results.
5. Upgrade Position Control setup in MUNIS for budget allocations.
6. Activate all budget tools in MUNIS to maximize system usage.
7. Review payroll, position control, and accounting procedures in MUNIS for efficiency.
8. Establish a process to record federal grants that cross years.
9. Create a process with the Fixed Asset module in MUNIS for efficiency of transferring Construction in Progress and recording all fixed asset activity.
10. Assist with the setting up of modules in MUNIS that are not currently active.
11. Setup Benefits reconciliation processes for HR (TRS, SHBP, & supplementals).
12. Create a ESS substitute billing process.
13. Relate to a wide variety of people. Observe, listen and provide leadership which results in the best possible work environment.
14. Recommend information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends, anticipating requirements.
15. Supports the vision and goals of the organization by actively participating in its leadership activities, training and upholding its policies and standards.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.
17. Eligible for Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate.

Terms of Employment: Incumbents will be considered “at will.” This position is “essential personnel, critical staff” when there is an event that creates security challenges or disruptions to District operations. This position may be required to work during identified periods of an emergency as defined in Policy Regulation GBRB‑R, Title: Professional Personnel Time Schedules.

Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade A‑3 of the administrator scale and allowable experience as determined by Human Resources. This is a 250‑day position (Exempt). New 04/2025.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$97,115 to $168,429 Per Year

Job Categories

• Administration > Business/Finance
• Organization‑level Positions > Manager

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.