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Ensworth School · 2 days ago

Accounting Manager

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Ensworth School is a coeducational independent school that promotes academic excellence and inspires students. They are seeking an Accounting Manager who will lead the accounting function, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information while implementing innovative tools to improve efficiency and reporting.

Primary Education

Responsibilities

Abides by Ensworth’s Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct

Commits to the ideals expressed in Ensworth’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

Adheres to the Essential Expectations of an Ensworth Faculty, Staff, or Administrator

Performs and oversees monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, including:

Cash and investment accounts

Accounts receivable and tuition receivable

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Payroll clearing and benefit accounts

Endowment and restricted fund balances

Oversees day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and fund accounting across all divisions

Performs and reviews monthly reconciliations for cash, receivables, investments, interfund balances, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and restricted funds

Leads the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; prepares financial statements, management dashboards, and budget-to-actual reports for leadership and budget managers

Maintains and enhances internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation to ensure compliance, data integrity, and audit readiness

Supports the CFO and Director of Finance with annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis process to inform strategic planning and resource allocation

Collaborates with Advancement, Admissions, and Auxiliary teams to reconcile and validate revenue across Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, Raiser’s Edge NXT, and Tuition Management

Leverages Blackbaud’s AI features, including automated bank reconciliations, invoice scanning, and natural language reporting, to optimize accuracy, speed, and insight

Develops and deploys AI-driven dashboards and predictive analytics using tools such as Power BI, Excel Power Query, and Blackbaud’s emerging AI integrations to enhance reporting and forecasting

Partners with IT and operations to implement intelligent automation solutions (e.g., workflow bots, data extraction tools, and anomaly detection) and strengthen system interoperability

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounting expertiseBudgetingAudit experienceAI/automation toolsCertified Public AccountantMicrosoft ExcelERP systemsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamworkAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required

Specialized knowledge of AI/automation tools to streamline accounting processes and enhance financial insights is required

Advanced understanding and ability to use computers and technology; prior experience and proficiency using Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (e.g., Blackbaud, Senior Systems, Counterpoint, CampBrain, etc.) is required

Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including students, co-workers, parents, alumnae, volunteers, and the public

Adaptability, honesty, self-reliance, teamwork, organization skills, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn, work ethic, determination, persistence, problem-solving and analytical skills, loyalty, and congeniality are essential

Must successfully complete background screening and verification

Continued Education Programs (as required by Grade Level and/or position) – Periodically participate in different training sessions identified by you, the employee and/or Divisional Leadership/Supervisor with the goal of keeping our teachers and staff up to date with current teaching methods, practices and any new knowledge in their respective field. Dependent on the program, such training may need to take place outside of normal working hours and/or in the summer months