Full-Time PARTNER, FINANCIAL
Job Description
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FINANCE
Traditional 235 work days
FTE: 1.0
Salary Range: $69,000 – $83,000
Essential Functions and Objectives:
The Senior Financial Analyst/Financial Partner is a strategic thought partner who uses financial modeling, financial forecasting, and trend analysis to provide advice, guidance, and support to a portfolio of schools and departments, performs strategic analysis related to school and department budgets, and directly supports school Principals and Department leaders in budget development and use of funds. Responsible for performing advanced technical analysis to solve business problems using advanced Excel, Google Sheets, and related methods. Part of supporting a portfolio of schools and departments also means providing training and assistance to department heads, school leaders, and office and school staff with budget management responsibilities, including budget development, monitoring, reporting and analysis.
– Assists in preparation of monthly school and department budget status reports; provides assistance to staff as needed to identify areas of concern.
– Researches, strategizes and applies analytical methods to solve complex problems. Directs and develops research methodology used. Analyze systems, programs, datasets and reports to enhance the efficacy of district programs, processes, procedures, goals and objectives. Create metrics, examine data, interpret findings and extract insights.
– Maintains proactive communication with key internal and external stakeholders; presents data and recommendations to practitioners, partners and district stakeholder in effort to reveal gaps and areas of improvement.
– Works closely with functional experts, provides mentorship and catalyzes strong collaboration among all resources involved.
– Provide guidance to department leads and managers or school administrative staff in the implementation and management of a comprehensive financial model for a department or school.
– Work with school and central administrative staff to increase community engagement with the school and department budget process
– Partner with both the school’s assigned Collaborative Director and HR School Partner to create a leadership network.
– Facilitate regular meetings with department or school clerical, administrative and central administration staff regarding the financial health of the department or school, as well as facilitate discussion on upcoming goals, spending needs or changes.
– Provide training to department or school 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 cards.
– Develop training content to be used in presentations to school or department staff during key points of the fiscal year
– Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:
– Three (3) years experience preferred in financial modeling, budgeting, accounting, and data analysis as well as research and evaluation skills utilizing automated systems (prefer experience in governmental accounting and budgeting environment)
– Experience in providing group and individual training to various employee populations a plus
– Skilled in using Excel pivot tables, graphing, macros, formulas and linking; Experience with Google Sheets a plus
– Possess good oral and written communication skills
– Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), as well as Google Suite
– Valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three years
– 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 and a fast-paced environment.
– Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students.
– High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.
– Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical operations required for the position, preferred.
– Ability to communicate various policies and procedures to school staff and department secretaries, preferred.
– Ability to perform detailed calculations and stay focused on the project, preferred.
– Possess mathematical and reconciliation aptitude, preferred.
– Ability to pay attention to detail and work on multiple projects at one time, preferred.
– Ability to work with time constraints and deadlines, preferred.
Education Requirements:
– Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, accounting or finance; or equivalent education or experience.
Other information:
The Operations teams at DPS have a group of dynamic, highly energetic and 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 teams, and constituents. The operations team encompasses Facilities, Enterprise Management, Transportation, Technology, School of Choice, Planning and Assessment, Climate and Safety, Program Management, Operations Outreach and Engagement, Finance and Budget, 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 organization. Come and check out Team DPS.
About Denver Public Schools:
Denver 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 more than 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
Denver 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.
How to Apply
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