Business Manager

About InspireNOLA

As one of the highest performing open-admission charter networks in the city of New Orleans, InspireNOLA is working to inspire and transform an educational movement where students can develop the academic and personal skills necessary to be prepared for college, their community, and the world. InspireNOLA currently operates seven public charter schools and educates over 5,600 students, the majority of whom are African American and qualify for free or reduced lunch. With a focus on providing outstanding instruction and differentiated support to meet the needs of all students, InspireNOLA is achieving outstanding results and is a model for excellence within the education community. The work of our team makes a profound and enduring contribution to the revitalization of New Orleans.

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Position Summary

InspireNOLA Charter Schools is seeking a passionate, talented, and dedicated Business Manager. Under the supervision of the school Principal, the Business Manager manages the school's financial and business transactions.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities  

• Responsible for receiving and accurately recording school finances that originate from student activities.
• Responsible for placing all school orders and the purchasing/requisition process
• Reconcile bank accounts with journal entries.
• Maintain accurate records of inventories for supplies, equipment, and textbooks
• Assists school clerical staff as required.
• Responsible for ensuring that financial information and data is provided; that it is timely, comprehensive, and accurate and that it enables the school to plan and take appropriate management action.
• Responsible for the financial management of any new major projects.
• Ensure that the school meets all statutory and legal requirements concerning information and financial management, and liaise with external auditors and other external organizations.
• Recommend to the Principal any internal controls needed to assure the fiscal integrity of school finances, and monitor compliance with approved controls.
• Performs other duties that may be required.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (strongly preferred)
• Three to five years of experience directly related to finance/accounting.
• Experience with school or small business computerized accounting software and the ability to utilize spreadsheet data.

• Excellent understanding of and experience working with Microsoft Excel and/or other accounting software systems.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to express herself/himself clearly and concisely in both oral and written communications.
• Knowledge of finance and budgeting principles.

The Business Manager reports to the Head of School.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. InspireNOLA offers a comprehensive benefits package along with TRSL.

InspireNOLA is an equal-opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.