FINANCIAL ANALYST

FINANCE

235 work days

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $52,348-$62,816

Essential Functions and Objectives:

The Financial Analyst works on the team within the Budget Office and is a part of the Financial Services Department at Denver Public Schools.

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he role performs district wide budget management responsibilities, including district wide budget development, monitoring, reporting and analysis. The role also works directly with school and department leaders by training and assisting in a variety of areas including monthly school and department budget status reports, and the execution of a variety of related financial functions including procurement, payroll, payables, and accounting. The role performs strategic analysis related to school budgets, department budgets and directly supports leaders in budget development and use of funds and performs other special projects.

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he Financial Analyst also supports other members of Financial Services, particularly more experienced and senior Financial Partners to execute general budget and financial management.

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ork with team of Financial Partners by supporting the existing work related to day-to-day financial implementation for schools and departments.

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ssists in the preparation of the district wide budgets including Proposed, Adopted and Amended budgets and other documents.

– W
orks to train school administration on the allocation of resources in the Student Based Budgeting (SBB) model in order to allow them to make appropriate budget decisions.

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rovide guidance to administrative staff in the implementation and management of a comprehensive financial model for a school and department.

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aily functions could include processing and approving budget transfers, job requisitions, submitting journal entries and generating monthly reports.

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n time and in conjunction with exemplary work, the role could work with a group of schools or departments as the client facing member of the Financial Services team.

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roactively identify additional sources of funding available such as grants and guide administrative staff through application process.

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rovide financial analysis of budgets, including identifying and researching variance analysis, risks and solutions and operational needs.

– Communicate financial system corrections needs on a monthly basis.

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se a variety of computer systems to create reports as needed to analyze budgets and formulate conclusions regarding the fiscal health of the assigned network of schools.

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ould in time be responsible for the facilitation regular meetings with clerical, administrative and central administration staff regarding their financial health, as well as facilitate discussion on upcoming goals spending needs or changes.

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rovide training to clerical and administrative staff; teach them to prepare for Budget Office financial reviews, project year end balances, prepare journal entries, make budget transfers and properly use petty cash accounts, pupil activity funds and procurement card.

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evelop training content to be used in presentations to staff during key points in the year (budget development, Fall Adjustments, etc.

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ocument process and procedures, implement process improvements and retain documentation as required.

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erform other duties as assigned.

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nowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:

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wo (2) – Five (5) years in budgeting, accounting, and data analysis as well as research and evaluation skills utilizing automated systems (prefer experience in governmental accounting and budgeting environment).

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ighly skilled in using Excel pivot tables, graphing, macros, formulas and linking.

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ossess good oral and written communication skills.

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xperience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

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ilingual skills in Spanish preferred.

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Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical operations required for the position.

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bility to communicate various policies and procedures to school staff and department secretaries.

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bility to perform detailed calculations and stay focused on the project.

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ossess mathematical and reconciliation aptitude.

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bility to pay attention to detail and work on multiple projects at one time.

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bility to work with time constraints and deadlines.

E
ducation Requirements:

– Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or finance; or equivalent experience.

O
ther information:

The COO Office has a dynamic team of highly experienced people working to maintain the integrity of Denver Public Schools and the accountability of what we do as a team. We strive to meet all of the needs of our schools, Administrative buildings and constituents. The operations team encompasses Facilities, Enterprise Management, Transportation, Technology, School of Choice, Planning and Assessment, Safety and Security, Program Management, Operations Outreach and Engagement, Finance and Operations Support Services. We are the building blocks of the operations side of Denver Public Schools. We stand on our core values Integrity, Accountability, Equity, Collaboration, Fun and of course Students First. There are a lot of opportunities for anyone looking to work in an innovative, caring, and fast paced, growing entity. Come and check out Team DPS.