EdisonLearning
Accounting Manager Job at EdisonLearning in Fort Lauderdale
EdisonLearning, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, 33336
Job Details
Job Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL Corporate Office - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Education
Job Summary
EdisonLearning, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager. This position will be based in our FT. Lauderdale, FL Headquarters Office.
About EdisonLearning
EdisonLearning is the largest wholly minority-owned business in the online education space, and we are led by the industry's most diverse leadership team. EdisonLearning brings together best practices in instruction, developed over three decades of supporting schools, with blended solutions designed by educators to meet students where they are and deliver the education they need and deserve. The company's comprehensive content, resources and support include 150+ full eCourses in core and elective subjects, plus career and technical education and social-emotional learning; actionable learning analytics dashboards and blockchain-enabled micro-credentials; and instructional services teachers and advisors who provide personalized student support. The guiding purpose behind all of EdisonLearning's work is to ensure equitable access and opportunity for each and every learner.
Our organization's growth and success is due to the hundreds of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people - both academically and in character development. We are committed to maintaining a work environment that empowers every employee to take ownership for the growth and success of the company - making sure that the best ideas are always on the table, and that the students we serve always receive our best.
The EdisonLearning Schools Core Values
Wisdom; justice; courage; compassion; hope; respect; responsibility; integrity and resilience-provide the basis for our character and ethics curriculum and student management system that contribute to building a positive learning environment. Helping students develop into responsible citizens is an integral part of the EdisonLearning program.
Job Summary:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for developing and monitoring budgets and for all financial reporting to the NorthStar Academies schools, Districts and Charter Board. The Accounting Manager works directly with the VP, Finance and Treasurer and will balance detailed financial and operational responsibilities, training and problem solving with the development of financial and operational strategies.
Essential Accounting Manager Responsibilities:
School Support and Financial Reporting
Internal: EdisonLearning, Inc. VP Finance and Treasurer. HR/Payroll and School Leadership & Support Services team members, School Principals.
External: District Finance Staff, Charter Board, Auditors and Vendors.
Key Behavioral Competencies:
Qualifications:
It is the policy of EdisonLearning, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.
Job Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL Corporate Office - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Education
Job Summary
EdisonLearning, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager. This position will be based in our FT. Lauderdale, FL Headquarters Office.
About EdisonLearning
EdisonLearning is the largest wholly minority-owned business in the online education space, and we are led by the industry's most diverse leadership team. EdisonLearning brings together best practices in instruction, developed over three decades of supporting schools, with blended solutions designed by educators to meet students where they are and deliver the education they need and deserve. The company's comprehensive content, resources and support include 150+ full eCourses in core and elective subjects, plus career and technical education and social-emotional learning; actionable learning analytics dashboards and blockchain-enabled micro-credentials; and instructional services teachers and advisors who provide personalized student support. The guiding purpose behind all of EdisonLearning's work is to ensure equitable access and opportunity for each and every learner.
Our organization's growth and success is due to the hundreds of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people - both academically and in character development. We are committed to maintaining a work environment that empowers every employee to take ownership for the growth and success of the company - making sure that the best ideas are always on the table, and that the students we serve always receive our best.
The EdisonLearning Schools Core Values
Wisdom; justice; courage; compassion; hope; respect; responsibility; integrity and resilience-provide the basis for our character and ethics curriculum and student management system that contribute to building a positive learning environment. Helping students develop into responsible citizens is an integral part of the EdisonLearning program.
Job Summary:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for developing and monitoring budgets and for all financial reporting to the NorthStar Academies schools, Districts and Charter Board. The Accounting Manager works directly with the VP, Finance and Treasurer and will balance detailed financial and operational responsibilities, training and problem solving with the development of financial and operational strategies.
Essential Accounting Manager Responsibilities:
School Support and Financial Reporting
- Prepare the annual budgets in collaboration with each school principal and appropriate EdisonLearning leadership team members to insure that each school is set up for student and staff success while staying within budgetary constraints to ensure the ongoing financial wellbeing of the organization;
- Review and approve all purchases and employee hiring to ensure compliance with budgets;
- Perform detailed monthly review of financial data to insure accurate and complete financial records;
- Work with the Staff Accountant to ensure timely and accurate entry of all monthly journal entries including but not limited to: revenue accruals, payroll transactions, banking transactions, prepaid expenses. Depreciation and expense accruals;
- Review monthly financial data against budgets with each school principal to ensure that financial targets are met and expenses are within budget;
- Work with Staff Accountant on monthly financial reports for the charter board and Districts in accordance with EdisonLearning's contractual obligations;
- Prepare all annual and other periodic finance related reports for the charter board and Districts in accordance with EdisonLearning's contractual obligations;
- Establish and implement internal controls in accordance with Edison Learning's policies, statutory guidance and external auditor recommendations;
- Work with team members to improve efficiencies and accuracies as needed;
- Coordinate with the District to collect on amounts due to the School and to EdisonLearning and resolve disputes or discrepancies;
- Take primary responsibility to ensure timely completion of the School's audit. Coordinate efforts of external auditors, internal team members and gather/prepare necessary documentation.
Internal: EdisonLearning, Inc. VP Finance and Treasurer. HR/Payroll and School Leadership & Support Services team members, School Principals.
External: District Finance Staff, Charter Board, Auditors and Vendors.
Key Behavioral Competencies:
- The Accounting Manager must be a leader, who confronts difficult issues in a professional manner, offer solutions and be ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute hands-on;
- Enforces and explains corporate policies and procedures, and drives/guides expected behavior from others;
- Provide financial leadership and works with internal operations, Board and School leadership;
- Identifies opportunities to bring others together to share information, ensures people are supporting each other appropriately and encourages exchange of ideas;
- Proactively approaches others with a view to engage in dialogue and build strong working relationships;
- Effectively communicates with clients both formally in Board presentations and on a wide variety of business issues;
- Builds a shared understanding of goals and targets necessary for successful achievement of strategy;
- Communicates frequently and regularly with internal and external contacts to keep them informed of potential new issues and challenges that can impact expected outcomes;
- Demonstrates ability to work independently;
- Record of strong follow-through and responsiveness.
Qualifications:
- CPA or MBA preferred;
- Public or private accounting experience;
- Experience managing financial processes in a multi-location environment;
- Hands-on budget development and managing costs throughout the year to remain in budget;
- Experience in developing strategies to take corrective budgetary actions when necessary;
- Financial analysis experience, including budget to actual analysis and the ability to identify trends to reforecast;
- Experience in establishing policies, procedures and controls;
- Translating financial reports into multiple formats and presenting financial information to non-financial audiences or regulatory bodies;
- Understanding of grants in order to budget grant revenues and manage eligible expenditures effectively;
- Intermediate competency in Excel;
- Knowledge of QuickBooks referred.
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Basic Life/AD&D - company paid
- Voluntary - Life/AD&D, Short/Long Term Disability
- Generous time off schedule (Holidays, Personal, Vacation, and Sick Time)
- Retirement Plan
- Student Loan Assistance
- Employer Paid Teladoc Mental Health support network
- Perks at Work discount site
It is the policy of EdisonLearning, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.