Financial Analyst

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DSST Public Schools (DSST) seeks a Financial Analyst to join one of the leading charter school organizations in the nation. We serve 6-12th grade students across Denver and Aurora. Our mission is to transform urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century.

We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive team leads to innovation, which allows us to better support our students, families, and the community – regardless of background, experience, social and/or cultural identity. DSST aims to be an inclusive & equitable workplace by valuing race, gender, sexual orientation and all aspects of individual identities. When reading this job description, we hope you feel energized by what you see, feel and hear. If you believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role but aren't sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for people who believe in our mission to eliminate educational inequity.

Overview of Position:

DSST Public Schools seeks extraordinary professionals with a track-record of raising student achievement to join a team dedicated to providing a rigorous college preparatory program to a diverse population. Our home office team is comprised of leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through setting network strategy, supporting our school teams in implementing that strategy, and executing key centralized functions.

The Financial Analyst will provide critical support to the Finance and Development teams at the DSST Home Office and our network of schools. The Finance Analyst role is a truly unique opportunity where you’ll be exposed to a diverse and evolving set of responsibilities, be provided with learning opportunities from some of the smartest education minds in Colorado, and have the chance to lead high impact projects that will build and develop valuable core skills for a financial career. This position offers the opportunity to start with a growing charter school network that will expand from 16 schools and a $130 million budget currently to at least 18 schools and a $190 million budget by 2031.

Essential Functions:

Financial Reporting & Analysis (60% of Position):

• Create and maintain financial reports in Tableau and Adaptive budgeting system for budget owners in the schools and home office
• Prepare financial reports for the CFO and other leadership team members
• Analyze financial reports to identify key areas of variation
• Collaborate with accounting team to ensure correct coding of expenses
• Work with Finance Director to monitor FTE variances between accounting and budgeting systems to maintain accurate records
• Focus on continuous improvement to enhance financial reports and streamline financial reporting processes, enabling a focus on analysis and value added work

Grants (40% of Position):

• Submit Federal grant reports to Denver Public Schools quarterly
• Create & enhance reports showing current balances and spending detail on grants
• Partner with Development team to ensure accurate accounting and donor records
• Develop a process for school grant budgeting and reporting
• Assist Finance Director with budgeting restricted grants
• Approach work with a continuous improvement mindset by identifying areas to improve and streamline data collection, automate reporting and standardize reporting of grant funding both internally and with our partners.

Additional Duties:

• Project work and various other duties as assigned by Finance Director
• Contribute to finance team success by supporting full finance team (FP&A and accounting) with key tasks as identified by finance leadership
• And other duties as assigned by Finance Director

Job Requirements:

Qualifications: DSST Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character, passion for excellence and a relentless commitment to student achievement.

• Previous finance experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• You have a desire to use your business skills to make a meaningful difference in the public education students receive
• You love working with Excel and have a high proficiency
• You have experience with financial statements and reporting
• You have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships and collaborate across business functions
• You’re eager to learn the inner workings of a rapidly growing charter school network and love operating in an all-hands-on deck work environment
• You’re a self starter and have the ability to drive projects forward
• You have a strong continuous improvement mindset and are open to and give honest feedback
• You manage day to day tasks while also taking the time to understand the process behind what you’re doing and finding ways to streamline your work

Competencies:

Commitment to Equity

We believe that if we actively commit to equitable and inclusive practices aligned to our mission and values, our students and staff will achieve at high levels.

Commitment to Continuous Growth

We believe that if we foster our own growth mindsets, our students and staff will develop a commitment to continuous improvement and thus maximize their potential.

Commitment to Healthy Team

We believe that if we commit to modeling and fostering healthy teams, our students and staff will achieve a collective success that surpasses that of the individuals

Drives to Results

We believe if we strategically develop systems and people with a driven sense of urgency and focus on results, our students and staff will achieve ambitious goals.

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Finance Director - FP&A

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary range for this position is $47,000 - $52,640 and is commensurate with up to 6 years of aligned experience

DSST Public Schools is committed to providing our staff with benefit offerings that empower each of our employees to make the choices that best meet their individualized and personal needs while also keeping cost in mind.

DSST Benefit highlights include:

Medical Plans offered through Aetna

· $0 employee cost option!

· 2 Dental Plans options offered through Aetna Insurance and Vision through the Eyemed network

· Employee Assistance and Counseling Support

· 401 (k) retirement plan with 5% annual gift from DSST regardless of personal contribution

· FMLA effective immediately (6 weeks paid, 6 weeks unpaid)

· Access to additional discounts through our benefit partners exclusively for DSST staff

*Candidates placed in Aurora Science & Tech. will be eligible for a PERA Retirement Plan

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

DSST Public Schools Overview:

DSST Public Schools (DSST) operates a network of tuition-free, open-enrollment public STEM charter schools. All DSST schools operate within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district and students are admitted through DPS’ School Choice process. Our schools focus on building a community where students and staff are valued for their unique talents. Meaningful relationships are at the core of our model which is why our schools are small enough to ensure every student is known and valued for their individuality. We have developed systems and structures to ensure our students will be prepared for college, career and life. The student population across the DSST network is 83% students of color and 71% qualify for free and reduced lunch. This year, DSST will serve approximately 5,700 students at fourteen schools on eight campuses across Denver, and DSST will open its first campus in Aurora, Colorado in the fall 2019. At full enrollment, DSST Public Schools will serve over 10,000 students and will more than double the number of four year college-ready DPS graduates.

DSST Public Schools employees support each other not only to have fulfilling careers, but more importantly, to lead fulfilling lives that combine deeply meaningful professional work with personal well-being. Our core values are central to our program and to our results. These values are embedded in everything that we do and how we do it, both for our students and our staff.

The six DSST core values are:

Respect - We appreciate each person and their story through our words, actions, and attitudes. We value their unique perspective and treat others with dignity.

Responsibility - We acknowledge that our actions and choices impact ourselves and our community. We take ownership for what we do and how we choose to do it.

Integrity - We act and speak with honesty, fairness, and thoughtfulness. We consistently align our words and actions.

Courage - We possess the confidence and resolve to take risks, push ourselves, and persevere in the face of pressure, adversity or unfamiliar circumstances.

Curiosity - We are eager to learn, question, and explore. We have a thirst for knowledge, a love of investigation, and a desire to learn about ourselves, our community, and our world.

Doing Your Best - We put our best effort into everything we do. We know that individual and collective effort are required for our community to thrive.

DSST Public Schools proudly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Denver School of Science and Technology does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, ethnicity, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. (Protected Classes).

DSST Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate against a member of a Protected Class in admission or access to, or terms and conditions of employment, or in its programs and activities. DSST Public Schools shall operate as an equal opportunity employer and will provide and safeguard the opportunity for all persons to seek, obtain, hold and advance in employment within the district without discrimination. The District shall actively promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive, aggressive, continuing affirmative action program.

Further, DSST Public Schools affirms the rights of all Protected Classes to be free from intimidation, discrimination, physical harm and/or harassment.

DSST Public Schools shall inform students, parents, employees and the general public each school year that the educational programs, activities and employment opportunities offered by the district are offered without regard to ethnicity, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. The announcement shall also include the name/title, address and telephone number of the person designated to coordinate Title IX and Section 504 and ADA compliance activities.

Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources.

DSST Public Schools Overview:

DSST Public Schools (DSST) operates a network of tuition-free, open-enrollment public STEM charter schools. DSST schools operate within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) and Aurora Public Schools (APS) districts. Our schools focus on building a community where students and staff are valued for their unique talents. Meaningful relationships are at the core of our model which is why our schools are small enough so that every student is known and valued for their individuality. We have developed systems and structures to ensure our students will be prepared for college, career and life. The student population across the DSST network is 84% students of color and 71% qualify for free and reduced lunch. This year, DSST will serve approximately 6,000 students at fifteen schools on nine campuses across Denver and Aurora.

DSST Public Schools employees support each other not only to have fulfilling careers, but more importantly, to lead fulfilling lives that combines deeply meaningful professional work with personal well-being. Our core values are central to our program and to our results. These values are embedded in everything that we do and how we do it, both for our students and our staff. The six DSST core values are:

Respect - We appreciate each person and their story through our words, actions, and attitudes. We value their unique perspective and treat others with dignity.
Responsibility - We acknowledge that our actions and choices impact ourselves and our community. We take ownership for what we do and how we choose to do it.
Integrity - We act and speak with honesty, fairness, and thoughtfulness. We consistently align our words and actions.
Courage - We possess the confidence and resolve to take risks, push ourselves, and persevere in the face of pressure, adversity or unfamiliar circumstances.
Curiosity - We are eager to learn, questions, and explore. We have a thirst for knowledge, a love of investigation, and a desire to learn about ourselves, our community, and our world.
Doing Your Best - We put our best effort into everything we do. We know that individual and collective effort are required for our community to thrive.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $52,640.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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