Finance Manager in Wisconsin at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy

Finance Manager

Location: Both Campuses

Schedule: Full-Time,Year-Round

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Desired Start Date: Open Until Filled

More Than A Job, A Mission

Aug Prep is more than a school, it's a community where excellence, faith, and holistic education come together. We’re not only about high standards but also creating a place where people love to grow, learn, and inspire! We currently serve over 2,400 K4-12 students in our ninth year at our South Campus. We are thrilled to launch our North Campus in the 26-27 school year, initially serving about 300 students in grades K4-6 and 9.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

● Living Faith: Jesus is at the center of all we do. Join a team where you can pray together, worship together, and anchor your work in hope.

● Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by the Milwaukee Business Journal six times in a row, standing out as the only school on the list in most years!

● High Expectations that Open Doors: We foster a dynamic culture of growth and development for students and staff alike. Our students regularly surpass expectations on state assessments and our graduates have a 100% college acceptance rate and a cumulative $85million+ in scholarships!

● Outstanding Resources: From a “classroom supplies” fund to top-notch curriculum to field trips to advanced technology, we shower our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our state-of-the-art facilities include advanced sports complexes, performing arts centers, top-notch classrooms and two swimming pools.

● Whole-Child Approach: From arts to athletics to character education, we nurture students’ minds, bodies, and souls.

● Joy Factor: This work is hard, but we work hard to bring JOY in all we do! Things like silly staff competitions, praise and worship sessions, team social events or learning a new skill like pickleball or gardening during a professional development day, we ensure our staff finds JOY with one another too!

● Benefits: Aug Prep offers a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision,a 401(k) with employer match and employer-sponsored disability coverage. Full-time employees each receive $2500/year for college courses or professional development. For a more complete list of our benefits, please click HERE.

In This Role, You Will

As the Finance Manager, you will provide day-to-day leadership of the Finance Department while partnering closely with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure the financial health of the organization. This position plays a key role in supporting both the South and North Campuses by maintaining strong financial processes, producing accurate financial reporting, and helping the organization make informed financial decisions as it continues to grow.

Primary responsibilities include:

● Lead and supervise the Finance team, providing coaching, direction, and oversight of daily operations.

● Prepare and review accounting journal entries related to payroll, cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other general ledger activities.

● Coordinate and assist with the monthly close process, including account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.

● Oversee purchasing activities by reviewing and approving purchase requests, purchase orders, vendor quotes, and related transactions.

● Manage the accounts payable process by reviewing invoices and ensuring timely and accurate bill payments.

● Monitor departmental budgets, analyze budget-to-actual performance, and serve as a financial resource for budget managers across the organization.

● Assist the Chief Financial Officer in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analyses.

● Serve as the primary point of contact for complex finance-related questions from internal stakeholders and external partners.

● Coordinate financial compliance activities, including audits, IRS Form 990 preparation, grant reporting, food service compliance, and other federal, state, and local reporting requirements.

● Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, workflows, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.

● Support additional finance and organizational initiatives as assigned.

● Communicate proactively and professionally with colleagues across departments, providing exceptional customer service and timely financial guidance.

● Work collaboratively with school leaders and departments to support sound financial decision-making and organizational goals.

● Continuously seek professional growth through department meetings, training, professional development, and industry best practices.

● Serve with a flexible, team-first mindset, recognizing that no task is too small when serving our students, families, and staff.

What We’re Looking For

● A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.

● Bachelor's degree required. A degree in Accounting is strongly preferred; degrees in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field will also be considered.

● Active participation in a Christian church.

● Effective oral and written communication skills.

● Advanced knowledge of accrual-based accounting principles and financial statement analysis.

● 3-5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities preferred.

● Experience with nonprofit, educational, or multi-entity accounting is preferred.

● Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks experience preferred) and the ability to quickly learn new financial systems.

● Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting.

● Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Sheets.

● Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.

● Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

● Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive financial information.

● Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across departments.

● Demonstrated leadership skills with a commitment to developing team members and strengthening financial processes.

● Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory Academy mission and model.

● Lastly and most important, the candidate must demonstrate and possess the highest integrity and be able to live the values, beliefs, and culture of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy.

This document describes general information about the position; however, it should not be considered comprehensive. Aug Prep reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time.

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, or any other basis prohibited by law when hiring, promoting, establishing wages, or providing benefits.

As a faith-based institution based on biblical principles, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy hires employees who agree with the school's Mission Statement and Statement of Beliefs and adhere to biblical standards of conduct.