Manager, FP&A

Job Description

SUMMARY: The FP&A Manager provides a broad range of financial services to one or more schools within an assigned region including delivering/overseeing the delivery of financial support, and operating as a project manager working across multiple functions within the Stride organization to ensure delivery on long-term projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Oversees delivery of financial services to school(s); Prepares/provisions financial reporting and other analytics; Oversees/Assists in developing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and variance analysis;
• Implements and ensures compliance with the Company’s and school’s finance policies, internal controls and business processes; Manages school audits and ensures all tax filings are prepared and submitted;
• Becomes expert in school financials for states in which they manages school(s); Files statutory reports by state;
• Interacts with and provides financial support to School Board(s); Manages financial communication with School Board(s);
• Functions as project manager on local and corporate financial initiatives, working across multiple functions within the organization to ensure delivery on long-term projects/objectives;
• Prepares submissions for state and federal funding programs in a timely and accurate manner to include funding determinations, audit responses, and interim financial reports;
• Assists in the development of grant and other funding opportunities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Math or a related field AND
• Five (5) years of related experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls
• Strong research and analysis skills
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Customer service orientation
• Possess very good communication skills – written and verbal
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous “Big 4” work experience
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Math or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well …