Mgr, Corp Accounting Job Listing at Charter Schools USA in Fort Lauderdale, FL (Job ID 25128)

Description

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Corporate Accounting Manager, you will report to the VP, Corporate Controller and will be responsible for overall accounting management of several corporate entities.

How You Will Impact Education

Instruction/Education Responsibilities

• Responsible for directing, supervising, and coordinating work of a number of accounting associates in all aspects of accounting including general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Responsible for review of all journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation and inter-company transactions for multiple entities.
• Responsible for preparation of monthly financial statements and various detailed analyses.
• Work directly with Controller to prepare consolidated financial statements and operating results.
• Assists with difficult accounting work on involved projects and problems.
• Manages forecast and budget processes and performs actual to budget variance analysis for assigned entities.
• Works closely with independent auditors during the annual financial audit by providing supporting documentation and explanations of transactions and processes.
• Assists department(s) in preparing proposals and contracts, agenda items, and supporting information; explains policies and procedures; and gives advice on accounting issues.
• Assists with special studies that require data compilation; analyzes and interprets information in oral and written presentations.
• Works within standard operating procedures.
• Performs special accounting projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting including thorough skills knowledge plus the application of general
• In-depth knowledge of forecasting and accounting principles; knowledgeable in issues encountered by Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Significant experience with databases and spreadsheet programs and use of accounting information systems.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data, to interpret financial records, detect errors and prepare financial reports.
• Organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
• Establish a set of operating principles and routines; driving projects to completion, while insisting on highest level of quality.
• Ability to consistently be at work, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrates excellent oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), skills and ability in negotiating and influencing; great phone etiquette.
• Good knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Proactive and takes initiative. Thinks creatively. Drives projects to completion. Insists on highest level of quality.

Job Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting must. 5-10 years of professional experience in all aspects of accounting or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• CPA preferred. Proven supervisory experience.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), QuickBooks, Student Information System (SIS) and accounting software.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Commitment to company values.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

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