Part Time Accounting Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Location: Flexible – Remote or In-Person at our Chicago IL Twirlquarters Hours: Flexible / Part-Time (50-80%, with room to grow) Salary: $50,000 – $75,000 About Tutu School:At Tutu School, we believe in magic—creating it for children through our enchanting ballet classes and for entrepreneurs through a business model that thrives on creativity and joy. We’re a growing network of boutique ballet schools for children aged 6 months to 8 years old, and we’re looking for a passionate and driven Accounting Manager to join our team in this newly created role.  About the Role:This is a unique opportunity to step into the first in-house finance role at Tutu School’s Twirlquarters (home office). You’ll be our go-to expert for all things accounting, working closely with our leadership team and supporting both our franchise business and our four brand studios.   We’re looking for someone who’s as comfortable in QuickBooks as they are building processes from the ground up and who’s excited to grow alongside us.  Whether you prefer to work remotely or in-person, full-time or part-time, we’re open to finding the right fit for your skills and schedule.  We care more about finding someone thoughtful and talented than fitting into a traditional full-time box. What You’ll Do:Key Responsibilities:Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely books for the franchisor and all brand-owned studios
• Lead the monthly close and prepare internal financial statements
• Ensure alignment with GAAP and support external audits, tax prep, and reporting

Revenue Management & Royalty Oversight

• Manage invoicing and tracking of franchise fees and royalties with support from an operations associate
• Maintain deferred revenue schedules and ensure accurate revenue recognition
• Conduct spot checks to validate franchisee financial submissions

Franchisee Financial Support & Benchmarking

• Create and share tools, templates, and dashboards to support franchisee financial tracking
• Collaborate with the team to create resources for franchisees on key metrics and financial best practices
• Monitor and share systemwide benchmarks to promote healthy unit economics

Corporate Unit Financial Management

• Oversee accounting for brand-owned studios, including studio-level P&Ls
• Reconcile sales, payroll, and operating expenses by studio
• Collaborate with operations to improve profitability at the studio level

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Partner with leadership to manage the annual budget and forecasts
• Support scenario planning and financial modeling for key initiatives
• Help evaluate financial impact of strategic decisions

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Monitor cash flow and support short- and long-term cash planning
• Manage vendor payments, banking relationships, and disbursement approvals
• Support collections and cash optimization

Payroll & Benefits Accounting

• Coordinate payroll and benefits with external payroll provider
• Reconcile payroll data and ensure proper cost allocation in the GL
• Track and support compliance with wage, PTO, and benefits regulations

Process Optimization & Controls

• Develop and document standard processes and internal controls
• Streamline recurring workflows and automate where possible
• Help maintain a secure, scalable financial infrastructure

Business Decision Support

• Provide financial insights to support growth strategies
• Contribute to performance dashboards and KPI tracking

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a multi-unit or franchise environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
• Familiarity with accrual-based accounting, revenue recognition, payroll, retail, and royalty billing
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel; bonus points for experience with Classbug, FranConnect, or platforms like Gusto, Shopify, or Square
• A proactive, independent approach and comfortable balancing structure with flexibility 

Why You’ll Love Working With Us + Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible schedule and remote-friendly culture
• A meaningful mission and values-driven tea
• The opportunity to help shape the financial systems of a company that’s growing with intention and heart

At Tutu School, we’re building something special and we’d love for you to be part of it.

Flexible work from home options available.

All Tutu School® locations are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees. Franchisees, not Tutu School Franchises, LLC., are responsible for all hiring and personnel matters at their individual locations.