Senior Finance Manager (Dallas)
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Job Location:
Dallas, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 125000 - 171600
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
At PowerSchool we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible and a career with us means youre joining a successful team committed to engaging empowering and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.
Team Overview
We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to serve as the strategic finance partner to the SVP of Professional Services supporting a $100M global PS organization. This leader will oversee forecasting budgeting and performance management for the PS business ensuring financial discipline operational efficiency and scalable growth as PowerSchool continues to expand globally. This role requires a blend of strategic insight operational rigor and SaaS business acumen. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and business partner who can translate financial results into actionable insights influence senior leaders and drive profitable outcomes across implementation support and education services.
Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Own full P&L forecasting and budgeting for the $100M Professional Services organization including revenue margin and operating expenses.
- Develop and maintain driver-based models for revenue recognition backlog conversion labor utilization and billable capacity planning.
- Partner with Accounting and RevOps to ensure revenue is forecasted and recognized in compliance with ASC 606 and company policy.
- Lead monthly forecasting and quarterly close processes including variance analysis and management reporting. Drive consistency in deal execution through frameworks playbooks and approval governance that promote speed without compromising compliance or financial standards.
- Serve as the primary finance partner to the SVP of Professional Services and their leadership team.
- Provide actionable insights on delivery efficiency staffing models margin improvement and backlog health.
- Support long-term planning and growth strategies including pricing partner models and new service offerings.
- Collaborate with GTM Finance Product Finance and Corporate FP&A to align PS performance with company-wide financial goals.
- Enhance visibility and predictability of PS performance through dashboards KPIs and management reporting.
- Partner with HR and Professional Services Ops to model headcount utilization and productivity ensuring alignment between bookings delivery capacity and revenue targets.
- Drive continuous improvement in forecasting methodologies process automation and data accuracy.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field (MBA or CPA a plus).
- 710 years of progressive experience in FP&A ideally in SaaS or Professional Services environments.
- Strong understanding of SaaS metrics services margin analysis and project-based revenue models.
- Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills; proficiency with Excel Adaptive Planning and Salesforce.
- Proven ability to partner with senior business leaders influence decisions and communicate complex information clearly.
- Experience with Salesforce CPQ tools and financial modeling in Excel or BI platforms.
- Ability to be organized strategically focused and detail oriented is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing or mentoring analysts preferred.
- Familiarity with public-sector procurement or K-12 funding processes are a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
PowerSchool offers the following benefits:
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical Dental Vision Pharmacy benefits Life Insurance and AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Comprehensive 401(k) plan
- Generous Parental Leave
- Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
- Wellness Program including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage
A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $125000 - $171600 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicants skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures degrees and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.
EEO Commitment
PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process please let us know by emailing
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounts Administration
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Administrative Skill
- Leadership skills
- Accounting & Finance
- Accounts Management
- Communication
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management
- Team Player Spirit
- Budgeting Skills
- Accounts Payable
