Financial Analyst

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

At ReNEW, we transform underperforming schools into academically rigorous schools that

prepare students for the next level of achievement, including high school, college, and career.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Financial Analyst will review transactions in the accounting system for accuracy and

prepare, review, and maintain budget and financial reporting for all sectors of the organization.

The position is a network based position and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Financial Analyst Responsibilities

Review account coding to ensure coding and allocations are correct and make adjustments when necessary

Conduct fiscal allocations to departmental and school budgets

Maintain multi-level budgets, including departmental budgets, school-level budgets, and organizational budgets

Maintains ongoing collaboration with budget managers to continuously meet their analytical support needs

Assist in projecting future financial needs, taking into consideration the various projects undertaken by ReNEW

Prepare comparative analysis of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to services performed during previous fiscal years and recommend amendments to budgets as warranted

Perform account reconciliations and prepare general ledger journal entries

Perform payroll-related allocations to general ledger accounts on a regular basis and prepare or correct journal entries as needed

Supports and analyzes the monthly financial closing for the division

Assist CFO in preparation of internal and external financial reporting

Conduct special analysis (as needed or requested) to make recommendations for specific actions and report any unusual financial activity to CFO

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field) with at least 3 years of related financial experience (experience may be substituted for a degree in a field outside of accounting or finance)

Understanding of accounting principles and the ability to read and interpret financial statements

Experience or knowledge of not-for-profit and governmental accounting

Experience working with general ledger accounts

Advanced computer software skills, including, but not limited to MS Office Programs and Google Suite

Strong written and verbal communication skills are required

Customer-service oriented and amicable personality

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the Louisiana Accounting and Uniform Governmental Handbook (LAUGH)

Experience working in a charter school or public school setting

WHAT WE OFFER

At ReNEW, we believe our people are the key to our students’ success. We support our staff with

a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a comprehensive benefits plan that

covers the majority of the employee premium for the two medical plans offered. Other benefits

include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, generous vacation time, professional

development, and a 401k plan.

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