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THE BACK OFFICE
Meet your charter school’s external finance and business operations team. We’re ready to support & strengthen your staff with proven expertise.
Trusted by leadership teams at 200+ Charter Schools
You signed up to shape futures, not handle back office tasks.
- Compliance errors prevent renewal
- Inaccurate data results in lost funding
- Staff turnover erases hard-earned knowledge
- Messy financials require last-minute scrambling
Bring in the charter school experts
who've seen it all
and fixed it.
Explore our services
Whether you need full-scope support or just help with critical functions, our team covers every corner of your financial operations.
Core Back Office Services
Budgeting & Forecasting
Grant Reporting
Accounting & Accounts Payable
Audit & Authorizer Support
Payroll & Retirement
Time & Attendance
Payroll Processing
Retirement Administration
Regulatory Compliance
Fast, flexible onboarding - even mid-year.
Identify & Align
We start by listening.
Before you sign, we uncover your challenges, define priorities, and create a tailored service plan your onboarding team can run with on day one.
Discovery & Kickoff
Meet your dedicated team.
An in-depth discovery session and kickoff call set the timeline, milestones, and expectations so everyone starts on the same page.
Import & Implement
Systems set up without disruption.
We import your data, configure workflows, and train staff for compliance and efficiency — with weekly check-ins to keep things on track.
Go Live & Thrive
Fully transitioned, fully supported.
Your Director of Client Finance provides reports, guidance, and tools for long-term success, plus regular check-ins to ensure we’re exceeding expectations.
Why work with Charter Impact?
Charter School Expertise
We know charters
inside and out
Our experts provide a proven execution model and specialized support in accounting, payroll, grants, compliance, and more – so you can make the right calls with confidence.
Proven Track Record
200+ charter schools
100k students served
15 years of results
You’re not a test case. From mission-driven startups to veteran operators, we’ve helped charter schools nationwide strengthen finance and operations for long-term success.
Adaptability
Your needs come first... not our calendar.
Most providers make you wait for the start of the school year. We don’t. We jump in anytime with fast, flexible onboarding built for your unique needs – from an upcoming audit to unexpected turnover.
Hear what our clients have to say
“Charter Impact helped us navigate leadership turnover, rebuild operations, and create clear accountability. Their expertise and partnership turned a crisis into a foundation for success.”
Roxanna Villasenor
River Charter Schools
“Working with Charter Impact’s data team has been a game-changer. Iris and her team are incredibly supportive, communicative, and detail-oriented. They go above and beyond to ensure our data is accurate and our school runs smoothly behind the scenes.”
Melissa Lato
MY Academy
“As a founding school without a management company, we couldn’t have done it without Charter Impact. Their team supported us like true partners—collaborative, knowledgeable, and people-first—helping us build strong systems and keep our focus on students.”
Charles Mausser
Empowering Excellence Charter School
“What sets Charter Impact apart is their personal approach. They don’t just manage numbers, they get to know your team, work side by side on budgets and compliance, and make the process feel collaborative and supportive.”
Richard Thomas
New Horizons Charter Academy
“Charter Impact understands the complexities of our unique schools and delivers stellar service. They’ve modernized our systems, improved compliance, and helped us build reserves to weather funding shifts. They know our schools well, adapt to our needs, and work side by side with our team. Their staff are phenomenal relationship-builders who make finance feel collaborative and supportive.”
Amanda Fernandez
Clarksville, Lake View, and Feather River Charter Schools
“Charter Impact’s top-tier support and transparency helped us manage rapid growth and strengthen our programs. Their collaborative approach and constant feedback ensure we’re always improving. This is an invaluable partnership to help us continue to build a school our staff and students are proud of.”
Samantha Haynes
Blue Ridge Academy
“Kate and the Charter Impact team go above and beyond. They helped us implement competitive raises, streamline salary schedules, and strengthen our operations. Their quick turnaround and expertise ensure we can serve students with excellence while building a school community we’re proud of.”
Erika Vanderspek
Cabrillo Point Academy
“Charter Impact’s advanced systems make our work smarter, not harder. From payroll to compliance, they streamline processes, stay ahead of regulations, and save us valuable time. Their expertise ensures staff have the tools they need, while our leadership can focus fully on student success.”
Maria Pimienta
TEACH Public Schools
FAQs
What does Charter Impact do?
Charter Impact provides financial, operational, and compliance support to charter schools and nonprofit organizations. We help leaders focus on their mission by managing the back office with accuracy and insight.
Are your back office services customizable?
Yes. We tailor our support to fit your school or organization’s size, structure, and goals. Whether you need full back-office support or a la carte services like payroll or student data, we work to support the needs of your team.
Do you only work with charter schools?
While charter schools are our core clients, we also support mission-driven nonprofits serving multiple needs, including philanthropic foundations, community action agencies, business improvement districts, and skilled trades / vocational support organizations.
How do your outsourced teams work with our in-house staff?
Our partnerships with clients are structured based on their size and needs. Many clients rely on us as their full outsourced finance team; others pair our services with a small internal staff for a hybrid model.
How does pricing work?
We price based on the size and scope of your school’s operations and the needs and preferences of individual clients. We can offer a percentage of revenue model or a fixed annual fee structure, and we aim to provide transparency and predictability, with no surprise charges.
How is Charter Impact different from other back-office providers?
We blend hands-on financial expertise with strategic thought partnership. Our model is collaborative, not transactional, and we tailor our services to meet the evolving needs of each school, rather than offering one-size-fits-all support. We are well-versed in onboarding schools mid-year when problems arise and we don’t limit engagements to July 1 starts.
What types of schools do you work with?
We primarily serve public charter schools, from single site classroom-based schools serving 60 students to nonclassroom / flex-based models serving thousands.
Where do you operate?
We’ve partnered with over 200 schools across six states, serving over 100,000 students. We’re continually evaluating thoughtful expansion to support organizations wherever our expertise can make an impact.