Finance Accounting Manager

Position Title: Finance/Accounting Manager Employment Type: Full Time | FLSA Status: Exempt Classification: HGEA BU13 | Requisition #: REQ-SY2627-FIN-073 Salary Range: $105,000 - $125,000 (commensurate with qualifications/experience) Reports to: CFO | Direct Reports: 2-3 Finance/Accounting employees Start Date: Immediate upon selection and completion of required onboarding processes. About HTA Hawaii Technology Academy (HTA) is a tuition-free, WASC-accredited public charter school founded in 2008. As Hawaii’s largest statewide public charter school, HTA serves over 2,400 K-12 students across six campuses on Hawaii Island, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. Position Overview Reporting to the CFO, the Finance/Accounting Manager oversees accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, audits, and financial initiatives supporting HTA’s mission. As a key member of the Finance & Administration team, this role requires technical expertise, cross-training across departmental functions for operational continuity, people leadership, and the capacity for growth into broader responsibilities. Duties & Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy: Participate in strategic financial planning to ensure long-term stability. Maintain professional relationships with the charter school community, State, and Charter Commission, representing HTA in professional organizations. Team Development: Supervise 2–3 employees. Assign work, set expectations, provide coaching and feedback, manage performance concerns with HR/CFO, build cross-training capacity, and foster an accountable, service-oriented culture. Accounting & Finance Operations: Oversee payroll, billing, AR/AP, general ledger, fixed assets, cost/revenue/inventory accounting, cash management, and banking/treasury functions. Work with risk management and insurance carriers on claims. Departmental Management: Recruit, train, mentor, evaluate, and develop Finance staff while establishing goals aligned with organizational priorities. Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to leadership and the Board of Directors. Gather and report data to national associations as needed. Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with leadership to build annual operating/capital budgets. Monitor monthly variances, trends, and forecasts to provide fiscal stability recommendations. Internal Controls: Develop and maintain financial reporting controls, processes, and policies. Optimize financial, payroll, and information systems configurations. Compliance & Audits: Partner with Charter Commission-approved auditors. Ensure adherence to GAAP, Hawaii Revised Statutes, IRS charter rules, grants/contracts, governmental reporting, and GASB standards (including GASB 87, 96, and 101). Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. 7 years of senior finance/controller-level experience in accounting, budgeting, and financial planning. 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience (performance management, coaching, conflict resolution). Proficiency in Enterprise QuickBooks (mandatory) and advanced Excel (mandatory); familiarity with financial/accounting software and MS Office. Strong data analysis and compliance capabilities with regulatory/state agencies. Valid driver’s license, insurance, and ability to travel off-island as needed. Proven track record of taking on increasing financial leadership. Strong business judgment connecting financial analysis to organizational priorities. Ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders. Preferred: CPA or CMA certification; Master’s degree (MBA or Accounting). Background in audit, nonprofit accounting, Department of Education, or educational institutions. Physical & Employment Conditions Physical Requirements: Prolonged computer/screen use, reviewing financial documents, and electronic/phone/Zoom communication. Ability to lift 10–15 lbs. Conditions of Employment: Successful background check, TB clearance, education/employment verification, and state eligibility requirements. EEO Statement: HTA PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits Summary Paid Time Off: 21 vacation days and 21 sick days per school year for 12-month BU13 employees (subject to CBA terms), plus State/Federal holidays. Health & Insurance: State-sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental plans (EETF); employer-paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Temporary Disability and Workers' Compensation. Tax Savings & Retirement: Premium Conversion Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health/Dependent Care), State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) pension, and voluntary pre-tax 403(b) plan. Union Benefits: HGEA Bargaining Unit 13 coverage, collective bargaining representation, and union discounts. #J-18808-Ljbffr