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."

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