Manager Of Finance Jobs in Maryland

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• Serving as the primary finance and accounting operations leader, overseeing the work of the Controller, the Accounting Manager, and the Business Office Manager, adding financial planning and analysis capability to the team, and enabling the CFO|COO to focus on higher-level strategic decision-making.
• Building financial modeling and forecasting capabilities grounded in the school’s current budget, financial position, and strategic priorities, and partnering closely with the CFO|COO to evaluate scenarios and prepare reporting and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Leading the modernization of financial systems and reporting, including selecting and implementing a new general ledger accounting platform, redesigning the chart of accounts to provide more granular analysis, and evaluating and improving the integration of financial information across student billing, point-of-sale, accounts payable, payroll, credit-card processing, banking, and advancement platforms.

• This position is full-time, 5 days a week on our Bethesda, MD campus.
• The budgeted salary range for this position is $180K – $200K, with an outstanding benefits package including health insurance with a generous employer contribution to medical, dental, and vision; life and disability insurance; 403(b) retirement savings with an employer match and non-elective contribution; employee assistance program; tuition remission for eligible children; professional development opportunities; paid parental leave after one year of employment; paid vacation, sick, and personal days; and lunch provided on school days.

• Oversee daily financial operations, including general accounting, student billing, accounts payable, internal controls, and financial policies.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the business office staff on financial reporting, accounting practices, reconciliations, and month-end close activities, while maintaining the hands-on accounting knowledge needed to support complex issues and operational needs when necessary.
• Oversee gift accounting, fund accounting, transfers between funds, and investment accounting.
• Lead and support the business office team, providing guidance, professional development, and coordination of day-to-day responsibilities.

• Oversee the annual budgeting process, partnering with the Controller, CFO|COO, and budget managers to evaluate requests, establish priorities, and align resources with institutional goals.
• Partner with academic and administrative leaders to understand program objectives, operational plans, and resource needs, providing financial guidance that supports informed decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and risks, and develop forecasts that reflect the operational realities and seasonal rhythms of an independent school.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights, helping school leaders assess alternatives, evaluate tradeoffs, and make informed resource allocation decisions.
• Prepare financial analyses, forecasts, reports, presentations, and recommendations to support School leadership.
• Guide the development and use of multi-year financial models and scenario analyses to inform strategic initiatives, enrollment planning, facilities planning, fundraising, and financing strategies.
• Partner closely with the CFO|COO to evaluate opportunities and assess the financial implications of organizational decisions.

• Oversee financial systems and reporting structures, ensuring they meet the school’s operational and financial management needs and guiding enhancements as those needs evolve.
• Partner with Technology, Advancement, Auxiliary Programs, and other departments to maintain reliable integration and consistent financial data between accounting and related operational systems.
• Evaluate and improve financial workflows, including banking and payment-processing practices, to reduce manual processes and support efficient day-to-day operations.

• Provide oversight and review of the annual audit and Form 990 preparation, supporting the Controller’s work and coordinating with external partners.
• Prepare required financial reporting and supporting materials for rating agencies, bondholders, lenders, and other financing-related activities.
• Manage the school’s insurance program, including renewals, coverage reviews, and broker relationships.

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership in a complex operating environment with multiple revenue streams and significant reporting requirements. Independent school, higher education institution, or a similar nonprofit organization preferred.
• Strong technical accounting background, including oversight of financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, audits, internal controls, and fund accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information, develop forecasts and scenario models, translate financial data into actionable insights, and communicate recommendations effectively to non-finance leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders, budget managers, or program leaders to support decision-making, evaluate resource needs, and align financial planning with organizational priorities.
• Experience leading financial systems implementations, process improvements, or modernization initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a small finance or accounting team.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required; advanced education or relevant professional training is a plus.