Westside Atlanta Charter School – Business Manager Description

The WACS business manager will serve as the school CFO and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school’s business records and financial status. The business manager will report regularly to the WACS Principal and would report as needed (not less than monthly) to the WACS Board of Directors. Additionally, the business manager will be responsible for compiling the annual report of academic progress as well as overseeing the annual financial audit. Finally, the business manager will coordinate or complete miscellaneous school business functions as assigned by the school Principal.

Responsibilities: Champion the Core Values

• Support and promote the vision, mission and core values of imagination, rigor, and service of Westside Atlanta Charter School

• Support and promote Westside Atlanta Charter School’s focus on literacy and language development through the partnership of the Rollins Center of the Atlanta Speech School and a student-centered approach to learning.

• Embrace the school’s commitment to diversity and serve as an ambassador for families and the community, at large, that represent various ethnicities, races, income levels and backgrounds.

  Sample Duties:

  • Select and implement WACS financial systems

  • Implement financial controls working with Office Manager and Principal

  • Prepare monthly financial reporting for Board of Director meetings

  • Lead vendor selection and procurement process

  • Support student records data management through APS Infinite Campus system

  • Implement Payroll for all employees.

  • Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

    Requirements:

  • (a) A baccalaureate or higher degree in business, accounting, or finance from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years experience in a field related to business or finance; or (b) Documented experience of ten or more years in the field of business and financial management.

  • CPA qualification preferred

  • Strong financial background, preferably in education finance

  • Experience with implementation and oversight of financial systems

  • Experience with implementing and executing financial controls

  • Experience creating auditable processes and interacting with auditors

  • High level of comfort with data systems and data analysis

  • A keen analytical mind

  • Strong and clear communication and presentation skills

  • A proven track record of working well with others