Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial and operational management
  OR

• A combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum requirements on a year-for-year basis

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card by the time of hire

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Arizona Driver’s License by the time of hire

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Knowledge of Arizona school finance laws, federal funding regulations, and charter school operations

• Proficient in accounting software and financial reporting tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Intacct, Excel)

• Ability to analyze data, assess risks, and make informed decisions

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate across departments

• CPA or Master’s degree in a related field

• Five years of experience in financial and operational management, preferably within education or nonprofit settings

• Experience managing school finance operations within a charter or public-school network

• Familiarity with state grant systems, including ESSER, Title funds, IDEA, and other education-related funding sources

• Prior experience with systems development, policy implementation, or organizational growth

• Manage all financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, and budget control

• Prepare and submit financial reports, audits, and required filings to local, state, and federal entities

• Collaborate with executive leadership and school teams to develop and monitor school and departmental budgets

• Support grant development, compliance, and reporting aligned with agency guidelines

• Analyze financial trends and conduct long-range forecasting for strategic planning

• Ensure internal controls and audit readiness for all funds and processes

• Supervise business office personnel; provide training, support, and performance evaluations

• Approve purchase orders and expenditures in alignment with budget and cash flow

• Review, negotiate, and manage vendor and service provider contracts

• Maintain accurate records of financial activity; reconcile accounts monthly

• Coordinate with departments including HR, transportation, IT, and facilities to ensure operational and regulatory alignment

• Ensure compliance with Arizona state finance rules, nonprofit financial practices, and charter school regulations

• Assist with risk management, insurance, and other operational needs

• Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders regarding financial matters

Physical Requirements:
While performing duties of this role, the employee may occasionally need to:

• Stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Lift or move up to 20 pounds

• Use vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception) and adjust focus

• Communicate effectively in person and over the phone

Work Environment:

• Typical office environment with occasional visits to school or vendor sites

• This position may require working outside regular business hours

• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (required)

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License (required or must be obtained by hire date)

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