Regional Financial Analyst II

Great Hearts Academies; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Hybrid/Remote work

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Baton Rouge is seeking a Regional Financial Analyst II to support campus expansion and grant reporting. You will update financial models, prepare forecasts, budgets, and quarterly board reports, and collaborate with campus and head office teams.

This grant-funded, full-time role offers hybrid/remote work (LA preferred) and requires 4–6+ years in accounting/finance, with Workday experience and strong Excel skills. Travel to academies may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 4–6+ years accounting/finance experience; education preferred.
• Experience with financial modeling and forecasting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial models for multiple campuses.
• Develop short and long-term forecasts including cash flows.
• Prepare quarterly board reports and state reporting.
• Support annual audit process and grant compliance.
• Collaborate with campus leaders and admin on budgets and costs.
• Travel locally to academies as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Workday

Financial modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Workday Adaptive

PowerPoint

Job description

POSITION: Regional Financial Analyst IIDEPARTMENT: FinanceLOCATION: Hybrid/Remote, candidates located in Arizona or Louisiana preferredREPORTS TO: Director of Finance, Great Hearts AmericaFLSA STATUS: Exempt, Full-timeSALARY RANGE: $70,000-$90,000*Great Hearts is not able to hire employees from the following: California, Connecticut, D.C., Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, Wyoming; InternationalWhat does Great Hearts have to offer?We offer a range of distinctive benefits designed to support the well-being and growth of our faculty and staff:Comprehensive Health Coverage: Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.Retirement Planning: A competitive 401(k) with employer match.Supportive & Mission-Driven Culture: Join a workplace centered around true collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.Position SummaryThe Regional Financial Analyst supports financial decision-making by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data. This role performs simple to moderately complex financial and operational analysis to support short-term and long-range strategic plans, forecasting, and operating budgets.This position is a four-year grant funded role, funded through September 30, 2030. Continuation of the position is contingent upon grant funding and will conclude when funding for the grant ends or at the end of the grant period.The Regional Financial Analyst is a grant funded position which supports the launch of the Lake Charles campus (Fall 2027) and the expansion of the existing Harveston campus in Baton Rouge. The position will also support the opening a third campus by the end of the grant period.Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport Leadership with replication and expansion campuses in Great Hearts Louisiana through:Updating and maintaining financial models, creating and maintaining short and long term forecasts including cash flows for multiple campuses.Partnering with Academy and CMO staff to support annual budget development process.Interface with Academy leadership monthly to review and analyze financial statements.Support Academy and CMO Leadership with monitoring expansion projects and associated costs as necessaryCross coordinate with Accounting to ensure accuracy of financial reportsCross coordinate with Grant Accounting Teams to ensure grant compliance alignment with budgeted grant allocations and state and federal reporting requirements.Support development of grant programs proceduresPrepare internal and external Financial Reporting including preparation of quarterly board reports and state reporting.Support the Annual Audit ProcessAssist with Compliance Monitoring through identification and/or documentation of Polices and Procedures, including revisions needed, to ensure complianceIdentify and communicate any internal control issuesQualifications, Competencies, and StrengthsEducation/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field at minimum.Experience: 4-6+ years of accounting or finance work experience preferred. Experience in education preferred. This range is intended to bridge Financial Analyst II and Financial Analyst III responsibilities.Special SkillsCommitment to the philosophy and mission of Great Hearts.Superior written and verbal communication skills; oriented toward detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.Experience with Workday and Workday Adaptive or other financial systems.Demonstrates the ability to create and use financial models for evaluation and decision-making.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, Headmasters, and Home Office department leadership.Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills preferred.Provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.Additional RequirementsType of fingerprint clearanceMust possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card or Louisiana and any new region equivalent.Physical functionsRequires 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 requiredWill need to travel locally to the various academies.This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.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.