Finance Manager

• Process end-to-end payroll and pay all payroll-related liabilities (insurances, tuition withheld, ILSC)
• Manage tuition billing, collection, FACTS setup, discounts, incidental charges, and delinquent accounts with professionalism and compassion.
• Oversee variable tuition programs and Qualified Education Expense receipts.
• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Online (QBO), including deposits, bills, reconciliations, and memorized transactions.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and help enforce the approved annual budget.
• Track internal funds, fundraisers, and restricted contributions in compliance with nonprofit guidelines.
• Partner with the accounting firm for the annual financial review and Form 990 preparation.
• Manage teacher stipends, employee and coach agreements, and salary spreadsheets.
• Oversee school credit cards and facility rental agreements.
• Serve as a member of the Finance Committee and report financial information to school leadership and the Board.
  
  

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ who fully supports, without reservation, the Judah Christian School Statement of Faith.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of financial management or accounting experience (nonprofit and/or school experience preferred)
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and FACTS Tuition Management.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills when working with families, staff, and volunteers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple formats (in-person, phone, and email)
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, develop implementation plans, and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing and maintaining organized financial systems, both physical and cloud-based.

• Experience managing organizational budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and fund accounting.
• Experience preparing financial documentation for audits or working directly with external auditors.
• Familiarity with internal controls, financial policies, and risk management practices.
• Understanding of tuition billing cycles, financial aid processes, and accounts receivable management.
• Ability to analyze financial data and provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Experience preparing financial reports for boards, committees, or senior leadership teams.
• Demonstrated ability to improve financial systems, processes, or operational efficiency.
• Experience working in a private school, Christian school, or nonprofit ministry environment.
• Understanding of donor-restricted funds and designated giving.
• Experience tracking and reporting financial activity related to fundraising initiatives.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills (Excel or Google Sheets), including modeling and data analysis.
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward professional accounting certification (preferred but not required)

Judah Christian School is a Preschool - 12th grade private Christian school whose mission is "to partner with families and the local church, in providing an academically-excellent, Bible-based education, preparing students for a Christ-honoring life of service." Our vision is "to provide life-transforming experiences through authentic relationships in a Christ-centered, family-friendly, and vibrant learning environment.