Accounting Manager - Central Support Office

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Columbus, OH, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fitness • Kids + Family • Sports
The Role
Manage general ledger, vendor payments, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, internal controls, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and forecasting. Supervise and mentor accounting staff, maintain accounting systems, ensure GAAP compliance, support software transitions, and provide financial guidance to school leaders and organizational stakeholders.
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Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow:

Join the Team at Performance Academies!

At Performance Academies, we do more than just teach—we educate the whole child. Our mission is to build future-ready students through a unique, high-performing blend of rigorous academics, daily structured fitness, and intentional character education. 

Guided by our core principles of Knowledge, Strength, and Values, we provide a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment across our K-8 and High School campuses. We are looking for passionate professionals who want to help our students develop strong minds and bodies, ready to lead with purpose.

We believe great schools are built by great teams.  Teachers collaborate regularly, support one another, and are united around high expectations for students and each other. 

Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated leader to join our team. We look for team members who are passionate about driving academic growth and fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environment.

Position:  Accounting ManagerLocation:  Central Support Office (Columbus, OH) 

Why Your Work Matters Here

  • Connects sound financial management to student success by ensuring schools have the resources needed to deliver high-quality instruction and services.
  • Provides accurate, timely financial reporting that helps school leaders make informed decisions and responsibly allocate resources.
  • Supports a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in alignment with the organization’s mission and values.
  • Translates complex financial information into clear, practical guidance that enables educators and school leaders to remain focused on teaching and learning.
  • Identifies financial risks, trends, and opportunities early and recommends solutions that support uninterrupted school operations.
  • Builds collaborative relationships with school leaders, colleagues, vendors, auditors, and other stakeholders while maintaining a service-oriented approach.
  • Models integrity, professionalism, accuracy, and responsible decision-making in the management of organizational resources.
 

What You’ll Do

  • General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accurate classification of transactions
  • Vendor Management: Ensure records, accounts and payments related to vendors are all accurate with cash disbursement policies properly adhered to
  • Accounts Management: Perform or supervise asset, liability and equity account processes, including cash, prepaid, accrual, lease, accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate accounting
  • Accounting System: Become expert on all processes and systems including accounting software with capability to transition books to new software
  • Internal Controls: Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity
  • Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Audit Coordination: Ensure books are prepared for multiple audits and serve as a point of contact during financial audit
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets and financial forecasts

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Experience: At least 5 years of accounting experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a managerial/supervisor role. Big 4 experience is a plus.
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting
  • Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
  • Skills: Proficiency in multiple accounting software, and particularly Quickbooks, strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
 

What We Offer
We are proud to offer a total compensation package that supports the health, wellness and livelihood of our staff. 

All health benefits begin day one of employment!

 
  • Three comprehensive medical plans to choose from with significant company contribution towards premium
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company-Paid Basic Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospitalization Coverage available
  • 401(k) with 5% company match starting on Day One!
  • 11 Paid Holidays 
  • PTO & personal days
 

Join the BEST school in the Neighborhood!

If you're passionate about helping students achieve academically, grow in character, and discover their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's making a lasting impact in the lives of students every day.


 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of accounting experience
  • At least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting
  • Proficiency in multiple accounting software platforms, particularly QuickBooks
  • Strong analytical abilities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • Certified Public Accountant designation
  • Big Four accounting experience
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The Company
155 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Performance Academies is a tuition-free public charter school network serving K–12 students across Ohio. The organization utilizes a 'Mind & Body' approach, combining rigorous core academics and personalized, small-group instruction with a daily structured fitness program including martial arts, soccer, and tennis to foster academic growth, physical health, and character development in a supportive environment.

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