POSITION: Financial Analyst I
DEPARTMENT: Finance
LOCATION: Remote within Phoenix Metro Area
REPORTS TO: Senior Finance Manager
FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Full-time ($50,000-$70,000; DOE)
Position Summary
The Financial Analyst I supports financial decision-making by collecting, analyzing, investigating and reporting financial data. Performs simple to moderate financial and operational analysis to support short-term and long-range strategic plans, reforecasting and operational budgets.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in analyzing financial results
Prepare monthly financial statements for Academies and departments
Review financial information, provide monthly reports and assess budget vs. actual performance with Headmasters
Ensure compliance with budget allocations
Work with all departments and Academy leadership to develop Academy forecasts and annual budgets
Prepare Board reports quarterly
Create and document any needed Policies and Procedures and ensure compliance
Identify and communicate any internal control issues
Other duties as needed.
Qualifications, Competencies, and Strengths
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field at minimum.
Experience: 1-5+ years of accounting/finance work experience. Experience in education preferred.
Special Skills:
Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Great Hearts.
Superior written and verbal communication skills; oriented towards detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge.
Self-starter with the 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 valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card.
Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
Travel required: May need to travel locally to the various academies within the Phoenix metro area.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Questions? Contact Human Resources at HR@greatheartsaz.org