Public Sector - Higher Education Consultant

Alvarez & Marsal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a seasoned financial management consultant for the Public Sector Education practice in the United States. The role covers planning, analysis, and reporting across education finance, budgets, and revenue forecasting.

You will collaborate with district leadership to implement financial stabilization plans and build robust financial models. The position offers hybrid work with travel to client sites, emphasizing equity and social justice in education and experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, education, or related field.
• Advanced degree in business administration, public administration or finance preferred but not required.
• 8–15+ years of experience in financial management or consulting, with education finance focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of project phases and supervise others as needed.
• Determine client needs by supplementing standard assessment techniques with innovative approaches.
• Evaluate and validate analysis and develop client recommendations within engagement context.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with education institution leaders to develop and monitor annual budgets.

Skills

Public Sector Budgeting and Long-term财

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

DescriptionSince 2003, Alvarez & Marsal Public Sector Services (PSS) has helped government, education, and non-profit clients identify new ways to overcome challenges and implement sustainable change — pioneering a progressive, pragmatic, and forward-looking approach based on our experience applying operational and financial improvement principles in the private sector to address the unique challenges facing public sector organizations. Our Public Sector Education Practice (PSE) works to help clients realize responsible and effective use of limited financial resources to drive improved life opportunities while harnessing innovative solutions to transform organizations and support the goal of student achievement.

DescriptionSince 2003, Alvarez & Marsal Public Sector Services (PSS) has helped government, education, and non-profit clients identify new ways to overcome challenges and implement sustainable change — pioneering a progressive, pragmatic, and forward-looking approach based on our experience applying operational and financial improvement principles in the private sector to address the unique challenges facing public sector organizations. Our Public Sector Education Practice (PSE) works to help clients realize responsible and effective use of limited financial resources to drive improved life opportunities while harnessing innovative solutions to transform organizations and support the goal of student achievement.

The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge in many of the following areas:

• Public Sector Budgeting and Long-term financial planning
• Efficiency assessment and improvement
• Operations Analysis (transportation, maintenance, etc.)
• Workforce modeling and analysis
• Financial planning and analysis
• Financial policies, procedures, and regulations
• Treasury and working capital management
• Resource Allocation
• Experience serving in interim leadership capacities a plus
• Experience developing reports and analytics from financial management systems (Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft, etc.)
• Full-cycle accounting and finance processes and performance improvement (i.e., Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Invoice to Cash)

This is a hybrid role spanning remote, client, and in-office work locations and requires travel.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution project phases, and supervise others as necessary to ensure the following: coordinating work efforts with the client; completion of defined deliverables; adherence to project milestones and timelines; communication of progress to all parties (internal and external); and managing team members, as necessary
• Determine client needs by supplementing the standard assessment techniques and tools with innovative approaches
• Evaluate and validate analysis and develop recommendations for the client in the context of the overall engagement
• Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables
• Effectively manage the team and day-to-day relationships to ensure exceptional performance
• Participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities
• Provide financial management consulting services to education institutions (school districts, LEAs SEAs, etc.), including financial analysis, forecasting, and planning
• Prepare and present financial reports to various stakeholders within education institutions, including the school board, district leadership team, external partners, etc.
• Develop and implement financial stabilization plans and strategies for education institutions in crisis or at risk of financial instability
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making related to revenue projections, expense forecasting, and cash flow management
• Conduct financial assessments and risk analyses to identify potential financial issues and develop appropriate action plans
• Collaborate with education institution leaders to develop and monitor annual budgets, including revenue and expense assumptions, and adjust forecasts as needed based on changes in district priorities, economic conditions, or other factors
• Analyze financial statements and budgets to identify cost-saving opportunities and revenue growth potential
• Analyze financial data, prepare reports, and provide recommendations to education institution leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Develop and implement financial management tools and processes that enable education institutions to effectively manage their financial resources
• Monitor and analyze financial performance metrics to identify trends and potential areas of concern, and make recommendations for improvement
• Research and stay up to date on industry trends and best practices, emerging technologies related to education finance and share knowledge with district leadership and staff as appropriate

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, education, or related industry field
• Advanced degree in business administration, public administration or finance preferred but not required
• 8 - 15+ years of experience in financial management or consulting, with a focus on education finance and sustainability
• Demonstrated academic research experience including collecting and analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative data, and synthesizing findings for papers, presentations, or publications
• Familiarity with higher education environments, including experience working with colleges or universities, understanding academic systems, or supporting programs, policies, or stakeholders within a higher education setting
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to clearly convey analysis in written and spoken form
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with education institution leaders and staff
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice in education

Director: $150,000-$225,000; Senior Director $175,000-$275,000. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.