Project Manager, Finance Operations

Thank you for your interest in Success Academy! At Success Academy, we operate a fast‑growing public charter school network in New York and Florida. We are looking for a highly organized, solutions‑oriented Project Manager, Finance Operations to drive critical initiatives that support our payroll, accounts payable, and DOE billing functions. This role combines finance, technology, and operations to build scalable systems that enable our schools to thrive. If you’re energized by solving complex operational challenges, improving processes through technology, and collaborating across teams to deliver measurable impact, we’d love to meet you. What You’ll Do Lead High‑Impact Finance Projects Manage end‑to‑end project execution across Finance Operations, from intake and planning through implementation and post‑launch optimization. Drive initiatives focused on payroll system enhancements, accounts payable automation, workflow improvements, and operational efficiency. Monitor project timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery. Coordinate and manage DOE billing processes, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time. Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain compliance requirements and maximize reimbursement opportunities. Identify process improvements that increase accuracy and reduce administrative burden. Partner Across Teams Serve as a key liaison between Finance, Human Resources, School Operations, and external vendors. Ensure payroll and financial data integrity by proactively identifying and resolving process bottlenecks. Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration to streamline the procure‑to‑pay lifecycle and improve stakeholder experience. Drive Systems and Process Innovation Help optimize and enhance finance technology platforms, including procurement, ERP, and HRIS systems. Partner with business leaders to identify automation opportunities and implement scalable solutions. Support system implementations, integrations, testing, training, and change management efforts. Build Operational Excellence Develop and maintain project plans, process documentation, SOPs, training materials, and stakeholder communications. Establish best practices that improve transparency, accountability, and consistency across Finance Operations. Leverage data and analytics to inform decision‑making and measure project success. What We’re Looking For Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in project management, finance operations, business operations, or a related function. Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. Technical Skills Experience working with ERP, procurement, payroll, or HRIS platforms such as Zip, Coupa, NetSuite, Workday, or similar systems. Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data reconciliation, and reporting. Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana, Jira, Monday.com, or Trello. Understanding of financial controls, payroll processes, and compliance requirements. What Sets You Apart You are a systems thinker who naturally looks for ways to automate, simplify, and improve processes. You thrive in dynamic environments and can quickly adapt to changing priorities. You combine exceptional attention to detail with strong execution and follow‑through. You communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. You are motivated by mission‑driven work and excited to contribute to an organization focused on transforming educational outcomes. Why Success Academy? At Success Academy, you’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly support the operations behind one of the nation’s highest‑performing public charter school networks. You’ll join a team that values excellence, innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement—and you’ll play a critical role in building systems that help our scholars succeed. Compensation Range

$105,000 - $120,000 USD

Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Success Academy Charter Schools