Regional Financial Analyst II

0000 Great Hearts America; Phoenix (AZ); Híbrido; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Culture & growth opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Great Hearts America seeks a Regional Financial Analyst II to support financial decision-making across campuses in Louisiana and Arizona. The role analyzes data, builds forecasts, and prepares budgets to inform short-term and long-range plans.

This is a four-year grant-funded position supporting campus launches and expansions. Responsibilities include updating financial models, collaborating with Academy and CMO staff, and preparing internal and external financial reporting, including quarterly

Qualificações

• 4-6+ years of accounting or finance experience; education preferred in this context.
• Experience with finance systems and internal control processes is desirable.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills are required.

Responsabilidades

• Update and maintain financial models for campuses.
• Forecast short- and long-term cash flows across multiple campuses.
• Prepare internal and external financial reporting, including quarterly board reports and state filings.
• Support grant compliance and monitoring of expansion projects.
• Collaborate with Academy and CMO staff on budget development.

Conhecimentos

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Ferramentas

Workday

Workday Adaptive

Descrição da oferta de emprego

POSITION: Regional Financial Analyst II

DEPARTMENT: Finance
LOCATION: Hybrid/Remote, candidates located in Arizona or Louisiana preferred
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance, Great Hearts America
FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Full-time
SALARY 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; International

What does Great Hearts have to offer?

• 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 Summary

The 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 Responsibilities

• Support 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 necessary
• Cross coordinate with Accounting to ensure accuracy of financial reports
• Cross 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 procedures
• Prepare internal and external Financial Reporting including preparation of quarterly board reports and state reporting.
• Support the Annual Audit Process
• Assist with Compliance Monitoring through identification and/or documentation of Polices and Procedures, including revisions needed, to ensure compliance
• Identify and communicate any internal control issues.

Education/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 Skills

• Commitment 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 Requirements

• Type of fingerprint clearance Must possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card or Louisiana and any new region equivalent.
• 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 Will 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.

Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education. We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally.

At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence.

We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds—inside and outside education—who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community.

Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators.

At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts.

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