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Great Hearts Academies

Financial Analyst

Great Hearts Academies, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Corporate Talent Recruiter at Great Hearts Academies DEPARTMENT:

Finance

LOCATION:

North Texas Home Office – Dallas/Fort Worth area

REPORTS TO:

Senior Director of Finance

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt, Full-time

Overview The Academy Financial Analyst III assists in financial decision-making by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data. Performs complex financial and operational analysis to support short-term and long-range strategic plans, operating budgets, and special projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Review balance sheet reconciliations monthly and advise staff on account reconciliations if needed

Review and analyze financial reporting processes to identify potential improvements

Produce monthly financial statements

Review financial information, provide monthly reports, and access budget vs. actual performance with Headmasters

Provide extensive support for Headmasters that need financial guidance

Evaluate spending at the Academy level and identify and resolve potential issues

Ensure compliance with budget allocations

Work with all departments to provide Academy forecasts and annual budgets

Prepare and present Board reports quarterly

Assigned new school expansion projects overseeing and monitoring costs

Work with IT and facilities to coordinate projects at the Academies

Create and document any needed Policies and Procedures and ensure compliance

Manage projects or assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results

Develop financial models to evaluate and make business decisions

Identify and communicate any internal control issues

Independently research, acquire expertise, and develop solutions for advanced business problems/issues

Assist with our annual audit

Other duties as needed

Qualifications, Competencies, and Strengths

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA preferred

7+ years of accounting/finance work experience

Experience in education or nonprofit preferred

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge or other financial systems

Experience in Adaptive Reporting systems or similar

Special Skills

Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Great Hearts

Superior written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented, thorough, and accurate

Self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members

Provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Additional Requirements Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain a valid Texas Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card.

Physical functions: Requires standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May require moving or positioning equipment up to 15 pounds.

Travel required: Will need to travel locally to the various academies within Texas.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Education Administration Programs

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