Finance and Operations Manager

Finance and Operations Manager Cotting School Cotting School - Lexington, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5728324

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Finance Operations Manager Cotting School, a recognized leader and innovator in special education, is seeking a collaborative financial professional looking to contribute to a mission driven organization focused on enabling students with disabilities to achieve their highest learning potential and level of independence. Reporting to the CFO, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful and visible impact within our organization and the broader community. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and solutions-driven, with strong technical accounting skills and a desire to improve systems and processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with strategic operational support in a mission-driven environment. What You'll Do

Financial Management, Reporting & Operations:

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in Sage Intacct Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards Produce internal and external financial reports, including board and grant reporting Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and forecasting activities Oversee accounts payable and vendor payments through Bill.com Support financial operations related to employee compensation and benefits Partner cross-functionally with departments across the School to support operational and financial goals

Fund & Endowment Accounting:

Manage accounting for restricted funds Track donor-restricted contributions and grant expenditures Oversee endowment accounting, including investment activity

Audit & Compliance:

Coordinate and lead the annual audit process with external auditors Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation Ensure compliance with federal, state, and grant-related requirements

Systems & Process Improvement:

Serve as administrator for Sage Intacct, Bill.com, and Divvy Improve reporting, dashboards, workflows, and system integrations Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

Payroll & Benefits Support:

Support 401(k) plan administration Serve as backup for biweekly payroll processing Assist with benefits administration and annual open enrollment

Position Type:

Full-time