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Business Manager (Remote Optional)
Alma del Mar
- New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
- New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
Über
path to college
and to challenge them to be
service-minded leaders . We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content–rich education. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma brings to life a
three dimensional vision of student achievement
that includes mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work.
We’re located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a beautiful coastal city known for its history as the heart of the whaling industry and as a central hub of the abolitionist movement.
Alma gets
results
for kids. Alma scholars not only outperform their district peers on MCAS, they often outperform their peers in the surrounding suburbs. In some areas, our scholar achievement now matches some of the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth. We have been nationally recognized for our work with English Language Learners.
The Business Manager Role The Business Manager serves as a financial partner to organizational leadership and ensures strong financial management at Alma in service of its mission. The Business Manager is a key member of the Network Operations team, reporting directly to the Director of Network Operations and working closely with the Bookkeeper, Director of Human Resources, and the Director of Finance (contractor).
Primary Responsibilities Financial Management & Accounting
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management
Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
Maintain and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets
Manage banking relationships and monitor cash flow to ensure operational stability
Collaborate with Talent/HR leadership to support payroll processing, benefits-related financial reporting, and compensation decisions as needed
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis
Oversee business operations to ensure compliance with internal controls and federal grant requirements
Lead region-wide strategy and planning associated with capital purchasing
Serve on board finance committee and collaborate with Director of Finance contractor and Executive Director to prepare board materials
Collaborate with operations team on compliance and reporting requirements
Serve as the regional team budget manager, monitoring monthly budget reports to hit annual targets
Participate in monthly budget meetings with school teams to advise, support annual planning, and provide feedback on day-to-day financial operations
Lead the annual operating and capital budget process in partnership with executive leadership
Monitor budget-to-actual performance and provide variance analysis with clear recommendations for action
Develop cash flow forecasts and multi-year financial projections aligned to enrollment, staffing, grants, and strategic initiatives
Support preparation of financial reports for executive leadership and the Board Finance Committee in collaboration with senior leadership
Serve as a financial thought partner to executive leadership on staffing models, enrollment planning, compensation structures, and long-term sustainability
Grants, Funding & Compliance
Oversee financial management of federal, state, and philanthropic grants, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and reporting obligations
Monitor restricted funds to ensure expenditures align with donor and grantor intent
Coordinate and support the annual external audit process, including preparation of documentation and auditor communication
Prepare Form 990 and other required regulatory filings
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local nonprofit and charter school regulations
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and authorizer financial reporting requirements, maintaining documentation and controls to support audits and monitoring visits
Oversee financial tracking and reporting of federal and state grants to ensure alignment with approved budgets and regulatory requirements
Who We’re Looking For We seek outstanding staff with the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; Master’s in business, finance, accounting or public administration and/or CPA is a plus
3+ years of professional experience, including experience in charter schools, public education finance, or nonprofit K–12 organizations
Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, and fund accounting
Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis and in leading or supporting annual audits
Proficiency in accounting systems (Quickbooks, bill.com) and Excel
Authorization to work in the United States is required
English proficiency is required
In addition, the ideal candidate has the following competencies:
Show me the Outcomes:
Filters every decision through the lens of potential impact on the organization, our schools, and our scholars
High Demand, High Support:
Sets a high bar for self, colleagues, and the people we serve
Crew:
Believes that working with a diverse crew - with a range of perspectives, backgrounds, and communication styles, across schools, leadership teams, and external stakeholders – makes us stronger and seeks to uncover and address personal biases and structural inequities
It’s Your Ship:
Takes collective responsibility for the success of the organization
Challenge, Challenge:
Sees difficult problems as opportunities to increase capacity and grow skills and seeks out, and improves through, feedback
Front-of-the-room Leadership:
Communicates clearly and strategically, both verbally and in written form, and is able to lead effectively with campus and network leaders and the board
Proactive Systems Thinking:
Anticipates a need and builds a system that addresses it
Detail Orientation & Accuracy:
Maintains high standards of precision and reliability
Constructive Collaboration:
Develops trust-based partnerships and collaborates effectively across schools, leadership teams, and external stakeholders
Financial Judgment & Sound Decision-Making:
Uses data, experience, and professional standards to make thoughtful financial recommendations
Accountability & Professional Integrity:
Operates with transparency, discretion, and strong ethical standards
Flexibility & Boundary-holding:
Balances setting guardrails for financial sustainability for the organization with adaptability and creative problem-solving
What You Can Expect
A comprehensive benefits package including:
Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, as well as paid holidays and school winter break
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with PPO and HMO options
Paid parental leave and short term disability available
Multiple retirement options, including a 403(b) with matching
A salary based on years of experience in a comparable position, starting in the range of $80,000 to $90,000
This is an on-site position, candidates should be available to commute to New Bedford, MA daily with the possibility of hybrid work in the future.
This position reports to the Director of Network Operations
Compensation:
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Alma del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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