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Charter Schools USA

Mgr, Financial Plan &Analysis

Charter Schools USA, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873

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About Us Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will be supporting multi-company budgeting, forecasting and financial management requirements. The incumbent will perform professional level work in analyzing budgetary data, budgetary requests, interpreting and applying budget guidelines, and projecting and forecasting financial results. The position reports to and provides support for the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and provides support to the Chief Financial Officer.

How You Will Impact Education Responsibilities:

Plans and carries out budget procedures for multiple business units including monthly monitoring of department expenditures and revenues

Communicates monitoring status to management; assists business units and departments in the preparation of business unit and department budgets

Reviews and makes recommendations on business unit and department budget proposals; assists in the development of multi-year forecast estimates for business unit and department expenditures and revenues; reviews business unit and department performance measures

Develops and maintains budget monitoring models and coordinates production of the formal monitoring report (i.e., review of dashboard reporting)

Assists department(s) in preparing proposals and contracts, agenda items, and supporting information; explains policies and procedures; and gives advice on management issues

Assists with special studies that require data compilation; analyzes and interprets information in oral and written presentations

Assists in the fiscal evaluation of proposed legislation

Researches and responds to budget surveys

Responsible for the direct management of the Financial Analysis staff

Reviews and analyzes monthly/quarterly financial reports

Assists in preparation and review of presentation materials for monthly/quarterly management and Board of Directors' meetings

Ad hoc reporting

Supports Senior Director in providing relevant, timely, and accurate reporting & analysis

Works closely with other FP&A team members to provide subject matter expertise

Assists in consolidating and evaluating annual budgets and monthly forecasts

Organizes and researches routine analysis

Provides detailed analytical information upon request

Provides leadership to FPA team

Actively communicates with other outside departments to ensure a clear understanding of financials, processes, and planning functions

Required Qualifications & Skills

Detail oriented

Ability to work independently and with little supervision

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines

Understanding of financial reports

Understanding of basic accounting

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Comfortable manipulating financial data in Excel

Strong project management skills

Previous experience in a role responsible for forecasting/budgeting

Strong work ethic

Willingness to take on responsibility

Significant experience with databases and spreadsheet programs and use of financial or accounting information systems

In-depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and accounting

Knowledge of the principles and practices of business organization and management

Knowledge of the organization and functions of a business operation with emphasis on departments to which assigned

Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate proposed programs and expenditures

Ability to work with large amounts of data, interpret financial records, detect errors, and prepare financial reports

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees

Job Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year (4) college or university with a degree in business, finance or accounting

7+ years of professional related experience in budgeting or accounting or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

May perform other duties assigned

Work Environment Usual office working conditions

Physical Demands

No physical exertion required

Travel within or outside of state

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects

FLSA Overtime Category Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Finance and Sales

Industries Primary and Secondary Education

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