Job Title: Part-Time Financial Consultant Location: Erie Elementary Charter School, Chicago, IL Reports to: Principal Schedule: Part-Time (10–20 hours/week; flexible schedule) Compensation: Commensurate with experience
About Us
Erie Elementary Charter School (EECS) is a dual-language, community-rooted public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade in Chicago’s Humboldt Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Founded in partnership with the Erie Neighborhood House, EECS provides a rigorous academic program that embraces students’ cultural heritage, prioritizes bilingualism and biliteracy, and fosters strong family and community engagement. Our mission is to educate students to become self-driven learners, strong bilingual communicators, and culturally confident leaders. As a charter school with a deep commitment to equity and excellence, EECS seeks a Part-Time Financial Consultant to support our operational sustainability and ensure compliance with all financial regulations and public funding requirements.
Position Summary
The Part-Time Financial Consultant will be directly responsible for preparing, entering, and submitting all financial budgets and compliance documentation, including reports for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and federal programs. This hands-on role ensures financial accuracy, transparency, and compliance across all funding sources, supporting EECS's ability to fulfill its mission and serve its community effectively.
Key ResponsibilitiesBudget Development & Management
- Lead the entire budgeting process, including drafting the annual operating budget and collaborating with school leadership to align it with EECS's strategic goals.
- Enter final budgets into CPS systems (e.g., SIM, Oracle) and ensure successful submission by required deadlines.
- Monitor budget performance throughout the year and make necessary adjustments and amendments.
- Produce interim financial documents as required (e.g) comparison of actual revenue and expense to budget, forecast of year end outcomes.
- Serve as primary contact with outside accounting firm
- Coordinate with in-house staff in planning and reporting Title I, II and IV federal grants
- Provide monthly and quarterly reports to Principal and Board of Directors
- Supervise in-house staff responsible for coding entries and reconciling accounts
Compliance & Submission Oversight
- Prepare and submit all required compliance documents, including:
- CPS budgets and amendments
- Evidence-Based Funding (EBF) documentation
- Title I, II, and IV federal grant reports
- ISBE grant budgets, GATA submissions, and IWAS entries
- Serve as the main liaison with CPS and ISBE regarding financial compliance and ensure timely responses to all requests and deadlines.
Grant & Fund Management
- Manage tracking and documentation of restricted funding sources to ensure appropriate use.
- Maintain organized, audit-ready records for all grants and public funds.
Audit Preparation & Internal Controls
- Serve as primary contact with outside auditors as they prepare the annual audit
- Lead preparation for the school’s annual audit and ensure financial records and documentation are complete and accurate.
- Implement and maintain strong internal controls, procurement policies, and finance procedures.
Financial Reporting & Forecasting
- Provide monthly and quarterly reports to the Principal and Board of Directors.
- Prepare financial forecasts and long-term models to guide strategic planning.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in financial management or accounting
- Direct experience preparing and submitting budgets and compliance documentation
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines independently
Preferred:
- CPA, MBA, or similar advanced credentials
- Experience working with Chicago charter schools or nonprofits
- Familiarity with GATA, IWAS, and federal education grant compliance
- Proficiency with QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar software
Work Environment & Schedule
- Flexible part-time schedule with some remote work and occasional on-site meetings required
- Must be available for time-sensitive deadlines and periodic reporting to CPS, ISBE, and the Board
- Role may be structured as contract-based or part-time W-2, depending on candidate availability
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and your interest in supporting the mission of Erie Elementary Charter School to [email protected].
Erie offers a competitive benefits package. All instructional staff receive extensive professional development and all teachers will be equipped with laptops, email, Internet access, and all necessary instructional supplies.
ERIE ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60622
