Finance Manager

Community Academies of New Orleans Inc

New Orleans, LA

$70,000 to $75,000 Yearly
Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description – Finance Manager

About CANO

Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a new charter school management organization created to bring together Esperanza Charter School, Foundation Prep Charter School, and Lafayette Academy Charter School with the ultimate goal of strengthening all three schools. The nonprofit boards that governed Foundation Prep and Choice Foundation voted to establish this partnership in 2019 to benefit from the organizations’ shared values, similar programming, and strong leadership, and set operations of CANO to launch ahead of the 2020-2021 academic year.

CANO’s vision is to build a system of exemplary schools, deeply influenced by our students, families, and communities, with graduates who are committed to being community advocates and leaders. Its mission is to cultivate schools that nurture students’ character and critical thinking ability in responsive learning environments, thereby equipping them to be impactful community leaders. CANO will strive for high academic performance at all our schools while securing partnerships and programming that use community assets to support our schools and students. In doing this, CANO brings a fresh, yet grounded, vision to the New Orleans charter landscape and forges a new path ahead for students, families, and communities alike.

CANO’s Values are:

INTEGRITY. We always do the right thing.
TEAMWORK. We work and grow together.
PASSION. We love our students; our community; our work.
DIGNITY. We value and respect every member of our community.
COURAGE. We approach challenges with optimism and confidence.

About the Role

The Finance Manager is charged with assisting with overseeing the finances of Community Academy of New Orleans and advising the Director of Finance on financial matters.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties of the Finance Manager include but are not limited to the following tasks:

Financial Reporting

● Preparing annual financial statements and providing supportive documentation of the financial statements in conjunction with the annual independent audit.

● Preparing and submitting the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and all Quarterly Financial Reports to the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) in accordance with the prescribed timeline.

● Timely filing of tax forms as required by the Internal Revenue Service and Louisiana Department of Revenue.

Financial Management

● Monitoring compliance with the organization’s internal controls and financial policies.

● Overseeing collection of outstanding balances for tuition and other fee based programs.

● Analyzing and controlling expenditures with an understanding of the relationship between school

EXPECTATIONS AND SKILLS

● Able to prioritize, organize, and lead by example

● Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration

● A minimum of three (3) years accounting experience in public accounting or in a controllership position

● At least one certification, or be enrolled in a certification program

o Certified Louisiana School Business Administrator (CLSBA) or

o Certified Louisiana Charter School Business Administrator (CLCSBA) or

o Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations®(SFO®) or

o Certified Louisiana CPA

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

● Experience in an urban school setting

● Experience in charter schools

● Experience with Quickbooks Online

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 75% of the workday.
Able to occasionally move about inside the office and school building to meetings and other assigned duties
Occasionally ascend stairs to migrate throughout the workspace

More about CANO

CANO Schools offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Aside from extensive professional development, all of our instructional staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies. We also require all employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination within 30 days of the date of hire.

EEO Statement

CANO believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. "We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Community Academies of New Orleans is an EEO employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment or retaliation in accordance with federal, state and local laws."