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Posted: 17-May-23
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $75,000-$80,000
Preferred Education:
Manhattan Country School seeks a full-time Finance Manager.
Manhattan Country School (MCS) is a PreK-8th grade co-educational, independent school in NYC recognized for its strong academic program, racial and economic diversity, and an environmental literacy program that features a working farm in the Catskills. Committed to principles of equity and multiculturalism, Manhattan Country School is unique among NYC independent schools. MCS’ educational philosophy relies on educators who have strong knowledge of child development and can apply it to effective pedagogies of inquiry and learning, enjoy the exuberance and curiosity of children, want to help build a community where diverse perspectives are valued and appreciate the life-long impact of working together for social and environmental justice.
The Finance Manager reports to the Director of Operations and Finance and is responsible for a range of activities that supports the School’s Finance efforts. This dynamic position requires the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout the school and vendors outside of school.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Finance Manager will be responsible for the following scope of work:
- At least five(5) years of experience in a financial/accounting environment
- Process Payroll, Benefits and Local 2110 Union dues
- Expense recording, reporting and monthly reconciliation; prepare monthly YTD budget
- Tuition oversight: partner with Admissions dept on Family Financial Planning Worksheets (FFWs) and Enrollment contracts
- Handle vendor invoices, i.e. intake, recording and payment as well as set up of priority pay schedule
- Generate P&L statements
- Handle End of Month reconciliation between MCS’ bank, Quickbooks(QB) and P&L Statements
- Audit processing
- Conduct monthly funds transfer to TIAA for benefits
- Collaborate with Director of Finance on annual budget
- Partner with HR Manager on coordination, acceptance and processing of employee timesheets
- Other responsibilities that may be deemed necessary under the auspices of the Finance and Accountability
Qualifications:
- At least five(5) years of experience in a financial/accounting environment
- Strong ability to execute work and personal interactions through a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to conduct sensitive conversations about tuition, payments, and finances.
- Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
- Proactive team player
- High degree of professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with diverse groups of people, ranging from families to colleagues to vendors and governmental agencies.
- Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize.
- High level experience with Accounting Software Platforms such as Quickbooks, Stripe, etc.
- Experience with Blackbaud Operating System Software.
