Finance​/Accounting Manager

About HTA

Hawaii Technology Academy (HTA) is a tuition-free, WASC-accredited public charter school.

HTA received its charter approval on April 28, 2008. In August of that year, it opened its first learning center in Waipahu for Oahu students in Grades K-10. One year later, HTA added Grade 11 and expanded to Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii Island, adding a learning center in Princeville for Kauai students and two virtual pilot programs on Maui and Hawaii Island.

In 2010, HTA began serving students in Grades K-12.

Today, HTA serves more than 2,300 students on six campuses across four islands (Hawaii Island, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu) and is Hawaii’s largest statewide public charter school.

The Accounting/Finance Manager reports directly to the CFO and oversees financial activities, including accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, audits, and financial initiatives that support HTA’s mission /vision statement.

HTA seeks an Accounting/Finance Manager with comprehensive knowledge of the department’s accounting and financial operations. This individual should be cross-trained in key departmental functions and able to step in and provide coverage when team members are absent or on leave. The Accounting/Finance Manager will ensure continuity of operations, maintain appropriate internal controls, and provide support across the department as needed.

The Accounting/Finance Manager is a key member of HTA’s Finance & Administration team and will partner closely with the CFO on both day-to-day financial operations and broader organizational financial matters. The position is designed for a finance professional who brings strong technical expertise, people leadership, sound judgment, and the capacity to grow into increasing levels of organizational responsibility.

Leadership: As a member of the senior leadership team, participates in the development and implementation of financial business plans to meet strategic goals and ensure current and future financial stability and sustainability. Establishes and maintains professional relationships within the charter school community, as well as with the State and Charter Commission, to benefit the organization. Represents the organization through participation in national and/or local professional organizations.

Team Development: Provides direct supervision and day-to-day leadership to approximately 2–3 Finance/Accounting employees. Establishes clear expectations, assigns and prioritizes work, and ensures timely and accurate completion of department responsibilities. Provides regular coaching, feedback, and support to strengthen employee performance and professional growth. Supports training and cross-training to build team capacity, strengthen internal knowledge, and ensure continuity of operations. Fosters a collaborative, professional, accountable, and service-oriented team environment.

Holds employees accountable for accuracy, performance, deadlines, and adherence to established policies and procedures. Addresses performance and workplace concerns promptly and professionally, in coordination with Human Resources and the CFO, as appropriate. Encourages continuous improvement and identifies opportunities to strengthen team effectiveness, processes, and financial operations.

Accounting and Finance Operations: Oversees accounting and finance operations, including payroll, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, fixed assets, cost accounting, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, cash management, banking relationships, and treasury functions. Works with the school’s partners, risk management providers, and insurance carriers to administer organizational insurance programs, claims, and claim resolution.

Departmental Management: Recruits, manages, trains, supervises, mentors, develops, and evaluates the Finance Department staff. Provides leadership, establishes departmental goals, promotes professional development, and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and motivation through guidance and personal…