The Senior Accounting Manager will be a hands-on accounting leader reporting directly to the CFO. This person will support the day-to-day accounting function, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, help execute monthly close, manage payroll-related processes, and support financial reporting across EMAN and the schools it partners with.

This is a Controller-track role for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who takes pride in being detail-oriented, and wants to grow with the company. The right candidate is comfortable with data/numbers and brings the entrepreneurial drive to build and scale our processes as we grow.

About EMAN

Education Management & Networks, Inc. (EMAN) is an education management organization that partners with public charter schools across Southeast Michigan. Founded in 2003, EMAN supports a network of schools serving 3,000+ students and more than 250 employees. EMAN provides the operational, financial, academic, HR, compliance, and student support infrastructure that helps schools run well and serve families effectively. The organization has a stable foundation, a long operating history, and ambitious plans to continue growing.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Monthly Close

Support and eventually own key parts of the monthly close process

Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

Maintain accurate US GAAP-based financial records

Reconcile AR, payroll-related accounts, inter-company activity, and other key balance sheet accounts

Help prepare monthly financial statements and reporting packages for review by the CFO

Payroll and Employee-Related Accounting

Own and support biweekly payroll processes for a workforce of 250+ employees

Work with ADP and internal teams to ensure payroll is accurate, timely, and well-controlled

Reconcile payroll, benefits, deductions, contractor payments, stipends, and related accounts

Partner with other functions to ensure employee changes and compensation updates

Reporting, Budgeting, and Finance Support

Support budget-to-actual reporting, variance analysis, and recurring reports for leadership

Help translate accounting data into clear, useful information for the CFO and senior leaders

Provide accounting support for planning, forecasting, and financial decision-making

Strengthen accounting checklists, controls, documentation, and recurring workflows

Work closely with the CFO, President / COO, HR, operations, compliance, and school-level teams

What Success Looks Like

First 6 months. Payroll runs accurately and on time, monthly close is executed flawlessly, reconciliations are current and reliable, and GAAP processes are followed consistently.

Over time. Becoming the day-to-day accounting lead, owning the close process, managing 2–3 accounting team members, and growing into a Controller-level role as the company scales.

Why This Role Is Compelling

This is a chance to join a growing mission-driven organization with a long operating history and ambitious plans for the future. The role reports directly to the CFO and will have exposure to senior leadership across the organization.

For the right person, this is more than an accounting role. It is a path to become the accounting leader inside a growing organization. You will help build stronger processes, take on more responsibility, and grow into a Controller-level seat as EMAN continues to expand.

Requirements

Required

Bachelor’s degree

5 - 12 years of accounting, finance, payroll, or related experience

Strong accounting fundamentals and comfort with GAAP-based reporting

Experience with payroll and benefits processing

Experience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting

Strong attention to detail and high standards for accuracy

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Comfort working primarily in person in Southfield, Michigan

Preferred

Experience in school accounting, school finance, charter schools, or school district finance

CPA or CPA-track background

Experience with QuickBooks Online and ADP

Experience in a people-oriented services-based business or multi-entity environment

Experience building or improving accounting processes, controls, or systems

Benefits

Competitive Compensation. Base salary plus performance bonus; we reward results and impact.
Free Healthcare Coverage. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision.
401(k) Match. Build financial security starting day one.
Generous PTO. Full pay for personal time and holidays.
Professional Development. Direct coaching and training, and clear pathways to lead.

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