Job Description

 

Quatrro Business Support Services is seeking an Education Accounting Manager in Chicago, IL for our nonprofit division. The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounting functions of multiple clients, specifically within the education sector. If you have a passion for helping mission-driven nonprofit organizations achieve financial success and excel in building strong client relationships, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

This is a hybrid role, requiring 2-3 days/week on-site with a charter school client in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities: 

• Delivers accurate and timely financial statements, providing coaching and counseling to stakeholders and operations managers
• Owns and manages the clients' monthly financial statements, plans, and schedules. Leads the budget process and incorporates periodic analytics
• Builds and maintains successful relationships with clients and key stakeholders, providing them with world-class customer service and consulting
• Works closely with clients to solve issues related to complicated financial statement situations
• Monitors finances to aid clients functioning within those guidelines and provides financial analysis and advice to clients
• Provides best practices within Quatrro to help the client improve their business execution 
• Coordinates with other internal Quatrro teams for consultative support on all financial services
• Accesses and contributes to the organization’s subject matter expertise objectives
• Provides leadership, mentoring, and guidance to cross-functional teams aligned to a particular client delivery process
• Addresses client concerns and issues to ensure they are resolved promptly

Qualifications:

Educational Background and Experience:

• 4-year degree in accounting, finance, or business with an accounting/finance focus
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Proven experience being client-facing and overseeing multiple client accounts (consulting experience strongly preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and functions
• Skilled in working cross-functionally and collaboratively with multiple teams and clients
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of industry-specific accounting software and advanced Excel skills  
• Business acumen and ability to communicate with key stakeholders and C-level executives
• Growth mindset
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management skills

Nice to Have :   

• CPA/CMA preferred
• A background in the education and/or nonprofit sector
• Experience in the grant administration and management of federal, state, and local grant funding

The estimated pay range for this position is $85k-$110k/year.

About Quatrro:

Quatrro is a technology-enabled, cloud-based outsourcing firm to small, mid, and large enterprises across industries that’s changing the way companies think about finance, accounting, and technology services. We provide world-class teams combined with highly personal service and a portal that lets you see and manage everything online. With smarter systems and over 2,200 specialists in fields ranging from finance to technology services, Quatrro helps you see further, scale smarter, and stand stronger. And that’s why we consistently achieve high customer, and employee, satisfaction ratings. Quatrro: Get More to Go On.

Quatrro Business Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, gender identity expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status by state or federal law.

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