Manager of Business Operations

Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is a state-wide, public (tuition-free) K-12 online charter school with a substantial number of students. Our teachers are part of an educational team whose innovative approach to education is providing a dynamic learning experience for students across the state of Pennsylvania through cyber education. All teachers report to work throughout our various locations in Pennsylvania.

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Summary:

The Manager of Business Operations manages various accounting functions including accounts payable, expense management, purchase orders, general ledger and fixed assets. Responsible for month-end close, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports that guide management decisions. Evaluates and makes improvements to accounting processes while ensuring that practices, especially with project bidding, comply with organization accounting policies and applicable laws and regulations. Assists staff as needed using all available communication and/or training methods to convey an understanding. Ensures that projects/departments are adhering to approved budgets. Extensive involvement with department processes. Bridge the gap between day-to-day transaction processing and high-level strategic planning by upper management.

Essential Duties:

• Team Supervision: Manages, mentors, and reviews the work of accounting staff (e.g., accounting specialists, AP/AR specialists, purchasing, expense reimbursements).
• Financial Reporting & Close: Leads the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Compliance & Internal Control: Ensures all transactions, journal entries, and financial policies comply with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) or other relevant standards.
• Reconciliation & Analysis: Reviews balance sheet reconciliations, analyzes account variances, and reviews cash flow.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Maintains Sage Intacct and Bill reporting, purchase order setup, and staff training.
• Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and enhance the accuracy of financial data.
• Audit & Tax Support: Serves as a primary liaison during internal or external audits and tax preparations.

Education, Certification (if applicable), Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical Accounting: Proficient in GAAP, general ledger systems, accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, Quickbooks, etc), and Microsoft Office Suite especially Word and Excel.
• Leadership: Strong communication, delegation, and coaching skills.
• Analytical: Ability to interpret complex financial data and identify trends.
• Familiarity with PDE rules and regulations desired, but not required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively and professionally collaborate with others in a positive and productive manner
• 5+ years of accounting experience required; prior supervisory experience required; Bachelor degree in Accounting preferred; CPA, CMA preferred;

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

• Physical: Normal vision, speech, hearing, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, stooping, bending, grasping, keyboarding, and filing ability
• Mental: Positive Attitude, analyzing, problem solving, decision making, and writing.
• Environmental: Online, office, blended school environment
• Travel - As required
• Hybrid Work Eligibility - Yes

All PA Leadership Charter School applicants and employees will need to provide Pennsylvania Clearances: Act 34, 114, and 151 upon employment, as well as every five years from the date the previous clearance was obtained.

To Apply:

Please apply at the link provided. Please note that we will only contact you in the event that we wish to schedule an interview. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

PA Leadership Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.