Finance Manager - Cambridge, United States - Cambridge Public Schools

Description

Position: Finance Manager (40 Hours per Week/12 Months)

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Community:

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School is a comprehensive high school divided into four Learning Communities designed to promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. Honors courses are offered in all core classes (English, History, Mathematics, and Science); Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to qualified students in grades 11 and 12.

The mission of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School is to provide a quality education to every student through rigorous, comprehensive, and personalized teaching and learning. Working in partnership with families and the wider community, we maintain a nurturing, respectful, and safe environment where educators and students hold themselves to high standards. We value academic excellence, creativity, diversity, perseverance, collaboration, and responsible decision-making. Within and across our learning communities, we prepare lifelong learners who participate thoughtfully, responsibly, and productively in a global, democratic society.

The Opportunity:

The role of the Finance Manager is to develop, implement, and maintain financial and data systems, paper and electronic, to insure efficiency and monitor accountability of all aspects of the business operations of the school, particularly in the following areas:

• Budgeting/Finance: Develop budget according to programmatic priorities established by the principal including overall operating budget, Small Learning Communities budgets, and department and program-level budgets. Provide ongoing budget management. Produce internal budget reports and reconcile reports with CPS Financial Operations. Initiate budget adjustments and reporting corrections. Oversee and reconcile all CRLS accounts held at Cambridge Teachers Federal Credit Union.
• Staffing: Administer staffing in accordance with the Personnel Budget and Position Control Office. Initiate postings and other documentation regarding staff changes. Coordinate all temporary employment opportunities including budgeting, posting, service agreements, and payment vouchers (for example: club advisors, teachers for afterschool programs (MCAS, SAT, homework centers, home tutoring), professional development facilitators, curriculum developers, outside consultants and trainers, others as needed).
• Purchasing and Receiving: Keep all CRLS purchasing and receiving records. Ensure proper coding of all transactions.
• Scholarship Program: Administer CRLS Scholarship Program including develop and maintain database, donor relations and manage funds.
• MBTA Charlie Card Program: Manage budget and supervise all financial transactions related to CRLS student MBTA Charlie Card. Serve as Liaison and main contact between CRLS and the MBTA.
• Other responsibilities: Primary contact person and CRLS liaison with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Position Control, Financial Operations, and Human Resources offices. Administer CRLS funding grants. Administer Harvard Extension School applications, scholarships, and registrations. Oversee equipment acquisition, leases, and maintenance. Coordinate or oversee other projects and duties as assigned.

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Finance Manager, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Strong analytical and business management skills;
• Experience with management of systems and people;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to present information effectively proven experience implementing and/or using complex software for various purposes;
• Management experience in budget, personnel, facilities management, and/or information systems;
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university. Master's degree preferred.
• Five years related experience; experience in educational administration a plus.

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.

Terms of Employment:

Full-time, 12 months per year. Non-union position.

Salary: $92,308 - $105,590

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. Position considered open until filled.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.