Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the preparation, review and submission of accurate and timely financial statements, reports and analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Direct, coordinate and supervise the work of senior and staff accountants to ensure all deadlines are met and all department goals are achieved.

2. Teach, coach and mentor senior and staff accountants so that they develop professionally and are prepared to take on greater roles in the department.

3. Coordinate workflow to maximize efficiency and optimize resource utilization.

4. Assist with the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for various corporate entities.

5. Responsible for timely and accurate monthly and annual close process, financial statement preparation, financial reporting design and production, variance analysis for the various corporate entities.

6. Assist with budgeting and maintain updated forecast to present to corresponding business unit owners.

7. Reconciliation of Intercompany transactions between entities.

8. Work closely with other internal departments and outside organizations as needed.

9. Coordinate and manage year-end audits with external CPA firm.

10. Develop and implement policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls and best practices.

11. Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.

MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills

2. Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal correspondence

3. Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and works well within a team

4. Commitment to detailed financial accounting and reporting

5. Ability to multitask and work in a high pace environment

6. Thorough knowledge of full cycle general ledger accounting

7. Strong leadership skills

8. Proactive and takes initiative

WORK ENVIORMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

· Usual office working conditions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Charter Schools USA.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Charter Schools USA’s policy.

DECLARATION

The Charter Schools USA Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting with 5+ years of professional experience
• Certified Public Accountant highly preferred
• Netsuite ERP System (Oracle) highly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Commitment to company values
• Such alternatives to the above that CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable

Company Description

Charter Schools USA is one of the oldest, largest and fastest-growing education management companies in the United States. Recently, AdvancEd awarded CSUSA the first Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) district accreditation for an education management company. We successfully manage high performing private and municipal schools for pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. We assist corporations, government entities, developers and nonprofit agencies with all phases of school design, planning, development, financing, construction, operations and curricula. We’ve also been instrumental in pushing forward legislative processes that have furthered education reform to help all students gain a high quality education. While we are proud of our awards, we believe our greatest accomplishments are gaining a 95% plus satisfaction rate from parents and achieving a district “A” academic average for the last 6 years from the Department of Education. At Charter Schools USA, we always put students first in every decision we make. That philosophy, along with a certified and dedicated staff has placed Charter Schools USA as a leader in education management nationally.