Finance Administrator at Altus Schools (San Diego County)
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
1/6/2026
Contact
Jessica Andrecht
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$182,587.29 -
$211,668.71
Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Step 1: $182,587.29 Step 2: $188,064.91 Step 3: $193,706.85 Step 4: $199,518.06 Step 5: $205,503.60 Step 6: $211,668.71; After 60-workday introductory period, receive 100% employer-paid benefits for employee & all eligible dependents
Length of Work Year
12-Month Workday Contract – 100% onsite (Monday-Friday)
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
As part of the Altus Schools Leadership Team, plan, organize, and oversee the administration and operations of the Business Services department for Altus Schools. Assure financial stability; contribute to the strategic direction of Altus Schools in carrying out the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Initiatives. Supervise and maintain appropriate records and compliance practices for the Business Services department.
Requirements / Qualifications
BS in Accounting, Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting, or finance, or CPA is required.
Experience with California Education Code, and federal and state regulations
Experience with public finance transactions
Minimum of ten years of overall professional experience
Minimum of five years of financial and operations management with a school district, charter school, nonprofit, major company, or division of a large corporation
Minimum of five years of progressive senior responsibilities in developing and building out financial reporting structures
Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university - Transcripts required
Valid California driver license and reliable transportation required
Pass a work styles/behavior survey
Clear background check by the Department of Justice and FBI
TB Clearance
The following items will be required with application submission:
- Copy of Transcript (Copy of official or unofficial college transcripts for all coursework completed)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
BS in Accounting, Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting, or finance, or CPA is required.
Experience with California Education Code, and federal and state regulations
Experience with public finance transactions
Minimum of ten years of overall professional experience
Minimum of five years of financial and operations management with a school district, charter school, nonprofit, major company, or division of a large corporation
Minimum of five years of progressive senior responsibilities in developing and building out financial reporting structures
Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university - Transcripts required
Valid California driver license and reliable transportation required
Pass a work styles/behavior survey
Clear background check by the Department of Justice and FBI
TB Clearance
The following items will be required with application submission:
- Copy of Transcript (Copy of official or unofficial college transcripts for all coursework completed)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This application must be completed in a single session. You will not be able to save your progress, so please ensure you have enough time to complete the entire application and have all required documents ready to attach before beginning. Incomplete submissions cannot be saved or resumed.
Application Preparation Checklist (Before You Begin)
To complete this application in one session, please have the following items ready to upload:
Copy of Transcripts: Unofficial or official college transcripts for all coursework completed.
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor.
Resume
Cover Letter
In addition, you will be asked to respond to ten long-answer questions. Please ensure you have adequate time to thoughtfully complete these responses before starting the application.
LOCATION:
12-Month Workday Contract – 100% onsite (Monday-Friday)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
The following items will be required with application submission:
Copy of Transcript (Copy of college transcripts for all coursework completed)
Letters of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor)
Cover Letter
Resume
Join Our Award-Winning Team at Altus Schools!
Altus Schools is a network of innovative, WASC-accredited public charter schools dedicated to transforming the lives of students in grades TK–12 through personalized education. For more than 30 years, Altus has redefined what learning can look like—offering students a flexible, individualized approach that meets them where they are and helps them achieve their personal and academic goals.
Our award-winning program features:
Customized course plans built around each student’s needs and interests
One-on-one teacher support in a caring, inclusive environment
Individualized college and career planning to prepare students for the future
Flexible scheduling that empowers students to take ownership of their learning
Altus Schools is proud to be a two-time recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (2015 and 2021)—the nation’s highest honor for performance excellence. As the first K–12 school system to earn this distinction and the only educational organization to receive it twice, Altus sets the benchmark for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in education.
Our unique “University Model” blends independent study with in-person labs and tutorials at safe, modern, and technology-rich resource centers across San Diego County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Together, our educators, students, and families create a collaborative community that inspires success and lifelong learning.
Join Altus Schools—where innovation, support, and excellence come together to help every student thrive.
For more information visit our website at: altus4u.com
SELECTION PROCESS:
Qualified applicants will first complete a brief work-styles/behavioral survey. Candidates who successfully complete this initial phase will be invited to a panel interview with School Administrators. Candidates recommended from the first interview will advance to a final interview with the Deputy Superintendent School Services and Founding Director, and the Superintendent School Services and Founder.
Please note that not all applicants will be invited to interview, and only those selected will be contacted regarding next steps. Hiring decisions are made based on the full evaluation process, and we do not discuss our hiring decisions with applicants.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Compensation and Benefits: Employees are eligible for coverage beginning the first day of the month following sixty (60) days of employment. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and life insurance, and a variety of employee-paid voluntary benefits. The benefits are 100% employer-paid for the employee and all eligible dependents!
Equal Employment Opportunity: Altus Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, gender, sex, sex stereotype, religious creed, marital/registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This application must be completed in a single session. You will not be able to save your progress, so please ensure you have enough time to complete the entire application and have all required documents ready to attach before beginning. Incomplete submissions cannot be saved or resumed.
Application Preparation Checklist (Before You Begin)
To complete this application in one session, please have the following items ready to upload:
Copy of Transcripts: Unofficial or official college transcripts for all coursework completed.
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor.
Resume
Cover Letter
In addition, you will be asked to respond to ten long-answer questions. Please ensure you have adequate time to thoughtfully complete these responses before starting the application.
LOCATION:
12-Month Workday Contract – 100% onsite (Monday-Friday)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
The following items will be required with application submission:
Copy of Transcript (Copy of college transcripts for all coursework completed)
Letters of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor)
Cover Letter
Resume
Join Our Award-Winning Team at Altus Schools!
Altus Schools is a network of innovative, WASC-accredited public charter schools dedicated to transforming the lives of students in grades TK–12 through personalized education. For more than 30 years, Altus has redefined what learning can look like—offering students a flexible, individualized approach that meets them where they are and helps them achieve their personal and academic goals.
Our award-winning program features:
Customized course plans built around each student’s needs and interests
One-on-one teacher support in a caring, inclusive environment
Individualized college and career planning to prepare students for the future
Flexible scheduling that empowers students to take ownership of their learning
Altus Schools is proud to be a two-time recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (2015 and 2021)—the nation’s highest honor for performance excellence. As the first K–12 school system to earn this distinction and the only educational organization to receive it twice, Altus sets the benchmark for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in education.
Our unique “University Model” blends independent study with in-person labs and tutorials at safe, modern, and technology-rich resource centers across San Diego County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Together, our educators, students, and families create a collaborative community that inspires success and lifelong learning.
Join Altus Schools—where innovation, support, and excellence come together to help every student thrive.
For more information visit our website at: altus4u.com
SELECTION PROCESS:
Qualified applicants will first complete a brief work-styles/behavioral survey. Candidates who successfully complete this initial phase will be invited to a panel interview with School Administrators. Candidates recommended from the first interview will advance to a final interview with the Deputy Superintendent School Services and Founding Director, and the Superintendent School Services and Founder.
Please note that not all applicants will be invited to interview, and only those selected will be contacted regarding next steps. Hiring decisions are made based on the full evaluation process, and we do not discuss our hiring decisions with applicants.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Compensation and Benefits: Employees are eligible for coverage beginning the first day of the month following sixty (60) days of employment. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and life insurance, and a variety of employee-paid voluntary benefits. The benefits are 100% employer-paid for the employee and all eligible dependents!
Equal Employment Opportunity: Altus Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, gender, sex, sex stereotype, religious creed, marital/registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees.
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