Business Manager

Business Manager

12-month

Exempt

About Einstein Charter Schools

Einstein Charter Schools (“Einstein”) is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to nurture students to be academically STRONG as well as socially and emotionally resilient. Founded in 2005, Einstein Charter Schools is a top performing, tuition free, open admissions network of 4 schools in New Orleans East, serving grades PK-12. Our schools are: Sherwood Forest, Village de l’est, Einstein Middle School, and Sarah T. Reed High School. Authorized by the Orleans Parish School Board, we service the needs of more than 1,600 students, over 30% of whom receive ELL services.

At Einstein, we know our people actualize our mission for our students. We strive to create work environments and a total rewards package that promotes the hiring and retention of highly effective staff. We offer our staff an opportunity to impact the lives of our students and their New Orleans East community, a culture that prioritizes growth and collegiately, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

About You

Above all else, you come to Einstein because you believe in our mission to nurture students to be academically STRONG as well as socially and emotionally resilient. You believe in EVERY child and their capacity to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams.

You are focused on…

• Our students. In all your actions, you act in the best interest of our students. You embrace and protect their individuality and diversity. You seek to ensure they have access to an equitable future.
• Our goals. You are laser focused on our goals and strive to meet them efficiently. You know acting on data and feedback is an essential skill and aren’t afraid to innovate..
• Our people. You hope to work for an organization that is both result-driven AND relationship-driven. You seek an environment where our staff can engage authentically, collegially and have fun. You value diversity and prioritize inclusion. 

Position Overview

The Business Manager works closely with the Finance Team and is responsible for the overall requisition, procurement, and payables processes for Einstein Schools. The Business Manager will also reconcile the Student Activity Bank account for each school.  The Business Manager will assist with the yearly and monthly closeout activities. The Business Manager will ensure fundamentally sound accounting operations and accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement and Payment Processing oversight
• Coordination of Month-and Year-End Closing Activities 
• Oversees entire requisitioning and procurement process
• Maintains internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures
• Consistently analyze budget prior to submission of purchase orders for approval is initiated and clearly communicate statues of open purchase orders
• Manages the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day financial activities including invoicing/billing, accounts payable, cash disbursements, cash receipts, and fixed asset records
• Manages fundraising events and activities
• Protects assets by monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
• Provides input on department procedures and process to ensure accurate and efficient recording and processing of financial information
• Supports with the RFP process; coordinate the creation of the RFP
• Supports in determining when an RFP is required; work with key stakeholders to determine organizational needs
• Supports the RFP process by communicating with vendors and monitoring progress
• Participates in the evaluation and scoring of RFPs
• Assists in the RFP contracting negotiation process
• Assists with the preparation and presentation quarterly and annual compliance reports for review 
• Coordination of Month- and Year-End Closing Activities and track purchases made funded by federal, state, and local sources
• Assists with preparation of audit schedules
• Performs other duties as may be assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of non-profit/governmental accounting experience
• Charter school and auditing experience is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and prioritize, strong time management skills

Evaluation

?Clean Annual Financial Audit

Designated Evaluation Tool

Compensation is commensurate with experience. 

Einstein Charter Schools welcomes all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected grounds in any of its activities or operations, including hiring.