Budget Manager

CS Partners-Partner Solutions currently seeks to fill a position for a Budget Manager. Full time with great benefits! Hybrid work schedule is a PLUS!

Located in Brighton, Michigan, CS Partners is a mission-driven educational services organization dedicated to helping Michigan’s public charter schools thrive. Since 1996, we’ve partnered with educators and school leaders to strengthen academics, operations, human resources, finance, compliance, and school performance—ultimately helping create better opportunities for students and families.

At CS Partners, you’ll be part of a collaborative, innovative team where your ideas matter and your work has a meaningful impact. We value teamwork, relationship building, problem solving, innovation, and getting the work done. Whether you’re an experienced education professional or looking to grow your career in HR, finance, operations, or school support, CS Partners offers the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to the success of schools and students across Michigan.

The Budget Manager position requires solid accounting and finance knowledge; we are especially interested in candidates with budgeting and forecasting experience who show initiative, have strong analytical skills, are quick to learn and have a positive outlook. The Budget Manager works with our schools to develop and track spending plans, oversee and review financial reporting and transactions, and manage the annual audit process. They also serve as our internal team lead, working closely with our accountants and A/P staff to assure all client needs are met.

Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience is required, as well as solid experience with Excel. A background in school finance/accounting is preferred. Dynamics GP, Solver, ReqLogic or other accounting based software is a plus. Experience in customer service and relationship building is key.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and interpersonal skills; the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines; excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to work well independently and in a team environment; strong attention to detail, while still able to see the ‘big picture’; and a high level of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability. The ideal candidate has demonstrated computer competency, specifically with Microsoft Office and Google applications.

Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans. 401K, Life, ADD, and LTD provided by the employer as well as generous vacation time.

If you like working in an atmosphere where collaboration is a mainstay, flexibility is a must, and a positive, self-motivated attitude makes you part of a unique school family, then you need to apply – today!