Senior Financial Analyst

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OFFICE OF FINANCE

Traditional 235 work days

FTE : 1.0

Salary Range : $79,101 - $94,921

Applications will be received until September 30, 2024 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org

About this job :

Review, reconcile and monitor various department budgets, with a primary focus on districtwide cashflow and large operational departments.

Facilitate forecast and budget development with department managers. Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance reports and provide associated analysis to budget managers and to department leadership.

Perform complex budget and accounting functions, including journal entries, budget transfers, account reconciliations and account set-up.

Position will work closely with teams to develop and maintain multi-year financial forecasts which senior management may rely upon to drive performance and make informed decisions.

Position us responsible for leading the districtwide cashflow strategy, including managing the statewide loan program and understanding various inflow streams and forecasting receipts and outflows.

What DPS Offers You :

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range $79,101 - $94,921.Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement

What You'll Do :

• Manager monthly cashflow, monitor balances, and forecast receipt and outflows.
• Provide financial analysis and reconcile financial data monthly, including researching and correcting discrepancies, for various departments;

review budgets and provide analysis to managers and leadership.

• Review, research, prepare, and submit journal entries and budget transfers to appropriately record financial data for assigned departments.
• Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of spending, including variances, available funds and future period forecasts to managers and department leadership.
• Identify and research financial status, anomalies, risks and solutions.
• Create and adjust budgets and forecasts for departments, as needed.
• Use a variety of computer systems to create reports, analyze spend, and formulate conclusions regarding the fiscal health of assigned departments.
• Document processes and procedures, implement process improvements and retain documentation as required.

What You’ll Need :

• High school diploma / GED is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of applicable work experience in budgeting, forecasting, modeling and analysis.
• Experience in positions requiring attention to detail, multitasking, and working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• 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 grants and grant planning / budgeting processes.
• High level of Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and budget preparation skills are required for the position.
• Ability to effectively communicate various policies and procedures to school staff and department staff.
• Ability to accurately perform detailed and complex analysis of data to detect and correct errors.
• Experience in positions requiring attention to detail, multitasking, and working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations.

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.