Finance Accounting Manager

Position Title: Finance/Accounting Manager

Location: Waipahu FilCom Central Station - HTA Business Office

Employment Type: Full Time | FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: HGEA BU13 | Requisition #: REQ-SY2627-FIN-073

Salary Range: $105,000 - $125,000 (commensurate with qualifications/experience)

Reports to: CFO | Direct Reports: 2-3 Finance/Accounting employees

Start Date: Immediate upon selection and completion of required onboarding processes.

About HTA

Hawaii Technology Academy (HTA) is a tuition-free, WASC-accredited public charter school founded in 2008. As Hawaii’s largest statewide public charter school, HTA serves over 2,400 K-12 students across six campuses on Hawaii Island, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu.

Position Overview

Reporting to the CFO, the Finance/Accounting Manager oversees accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, audits, and financial initiatives supporting HTA’s mission. As a key member of the Finance & Administration team, this role requires technical expertise, cross-training across departmental functions for operational continuity, people leadership, and the capacity for growth into broader responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Participate in strategic financial planning to ensure long-term stability. Maintain professional relationships with the charter school community, State, and Charter Commission, representing HTA in professional organizations.
• Team Development: Supervise 2–3 employees. Assign work, set expectations, provide coaching and feedback, manage performance concerns with HR/CFO, build cross-training capacity, and foster an accountable, service-oriented culture.
• Accounting & Finance Operations: Oversee payroll, billing, AR/AP, general ledger, fixed assets, cost/revenue/inventory accounting, cash management, and banking/treasury functions. Work with risk management and insurance carriers on claims.
• Departmental Management: Recruit, train, mentor, evaluate, and develop Finance staff while establishing goals aligned with organizational priorities.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to leadership and the Board of Directors. Gather and report data to national associations as needed.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with leadership to build annual operating/capital budgets. Monitor monthly variances, trends, and forecasts to provide fiscal stability recommendations.
• Internal Controls: Develop and maintain financial reporting controls, processes, and policies. Optimize financial, payroll, and information systems configurations.
• Compliance & Audits: Partner with Charter Commission-approved auditors. Ensure adherence to GAAP, Hawaii Revised Statutes, IRS charter rules, grants/contracts, governmental reporting, and GASB standards (including GASB 87, 96, and 101).

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 7 years of senior finance/controller-level experience in accounting, budgeting, and financial planning.
• 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience (performance management, coaching, conflict resolution).
• Proficiency in Enterprise QuickBooks (mandatory) and advanced Excel (mandatory); familiarity with financial/accounting software and MS Office.
• Strong data analysis and compliance capabilities with regulatory/state agencies.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and ability to travel off-island as needed.
• Leadership & Growth Aptitude:
• Proven track record of taking on increasing financial leadership.
• Strong business judgment connecting financial analysis to organizational priorities.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders.
• Preferred:
• CPA or CMA certification; Master’s degree (MBA or Accounting).
• Background in audit, nonprofit accounting, Department of Education, or educational institutions.

Physical & Employment Conditions

• Physical Requirements: Prolonged computer/screen use, reviewing financial documents, and electronic/phone/Zoom communication. Ability to lift 10–15 lbs.
• Conditions of Employment: Successful background check, TB clearance, education/employment verification, and state eligibility requirements.
• EEO Statement: HTA PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits Summary

• Paid Time Off: 21 vacation days and 21 sick days per school year for 12-month BU13 employees (subject to CBA terms), plus State/Federal holidays.
• Health & Insurance: State-sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental plans (EETF); employer-paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Temporary Disability and Workers' Compensation.
• Tax Savings & Retirement: Premium Conversion Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health/Dependent Care), State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) pension, and voluntary pre-tax 403(b) plan.
• Union Benefits: HGEA Bargaining Unit 13 coverage, collective bargaining representation, and union discounts.