Senior Finance Manager (Dallas)

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 you’re 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus).
• 7–10+ 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 $125,000 - $171,600 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's 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 accommodations@powerschool.com.

 

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