SENIOR ANALYST, FINANCIAL
- Employer
- Denver Public Schools
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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FINANCE
Traditional 235 work days
FTE: 1.0
Salary Range: $65,129 - $78,863
E ssential Functions and Objectives:
Responsible for performing advanced technical analysis to solve business problems using advanced methods. Provides information that may inform the district on key decision-making for priorities and project work cross functionally. Administers updates to procedures, improvements, and reporting within district wide systems and platforms.
M aintain the data integrity of the financial system. R eview, reconcile and monitor various projects. Perform complex accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and account set-up. Position will work closely with grants teams and grantors to develop and maintain multi-year financial forecasts which senior management may rely upon to drive performance and make informed decisions.
- Provide financial analysis and reconcile financial data monthly, including researching and correcting discrepancies, for various grants; review budgets and provide analysis to Financial Services leadership.
- Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of spending, including variances, available funds to Financial Services leadership.
- Identify and research financial status, anomalies, risks and solutions.
- Create account numbers and set up all newly awarded, or revised, grant budgets in the district accounting system. Ensure that account numbers are assigned in accordance with state reporting and local management requirements.
- Assist in completing the annual grant fund balance roll forward and set-up.
- Use a variety of computer systems to create reports, analyze spend, and formulate conclusions regarding the fiscal health of district projects.
- Document processes and procedures, implement process improvements and retain documentation as required.
K nowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:
- Three (3) or more years of applicable work experience in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, modeling and analysis is required.
- Experience in positions requiring attention to detail, multitasking, and working on multiple projects simultaneously is required.
- Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills.
- The ability to take responsibility for one's own performance.
- Work collaboratively with others on a team.
- Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students.
- High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.
- Knowledge of project planning/budgeting processes.
- High level of Google Suite and Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and budget preparation skills are required for the position.
- Ability to effectively communicate various policies and procedures.
- Ability to accurately perform detailed and complex analysis of data to detect and correct errors
E ducation Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
O ther information:
T he 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.
A dditional Information:
- Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
- Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
- Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
- Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.
A bout Denver Public Schools:
D enver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
D PS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org .
D enver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Traditional 235 work days
FTE: 1.0
Salary Range: $65,129 - $78,863
E ssential Functions and Objectives:
Responsible for performing advanced technical analysis to solve business problems using advanced methods. Provides information that may inform the district on key decision-making for priorities and project work cross functionally. Administers updates to procedures, improvements, and reporting within district wide systems and platforms.
M aintain the data integrity of the financial system. R eview, reconcile and monitor various projects. Perform complex accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and account set-up. Position will work closely with grants teams and grantors to develop and maintain multi-year financial forecasts which senior management may rely upon to drive performance and make informed decisions.
- Provide financial analysis and reconcile financial data monthly, including researching and correcting discrepancies, for various grants; review budgets and provide analysis to Financial Services leadership.
- Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of spending, including variances, available funds to Financial Services leadership.
- Identify and research financial status, anomalies, risks and solutions.
- Create account numbers and set up all newly awarded, or revised, grant budgets in the district accounting system. Ensure that account numbers are assigned in accordance with state reporting and local management requirements.
- Assist in completing the annual grant fund balance roll forward and set-up.
- Use a variety of computer systems to create reports, analyze spend, and formulate conclusions regarding the fiscal health of district projects.
- Document processes and procedures, implement process improvements and retain documentation as required.
K nowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:
- Three (3) or more years of applicable work experience in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, modeling and analysis is required.
- Experience in positions requiring attention to detail, multitasking, and working on multiple projects simultaneously is required.
- Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills.
- The ability to take responsibility for one's own performance.
- Work collaboratively with others on a team.
- Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students.
- High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.
- Knowledge of project planning/budgeting processes.
- High level of Google Suite and Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and budget preparation skills are required for the position.
- Ability to effectively communicate various policies and procedures.
- Ability to accurately perform detailed and complex analysis of data to detect and correct errors
E ducation Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
O ther information:
T he 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.
A dditional Information:
- Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
- Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
- Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
- Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.
A bout Denver Public Schools:
D enver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
D PS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org .
D enver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
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