Details
Posted: 07-Jul-22
Location: st. paul, Minnesota
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 2 Year Degree
Salary: BOQ
Categories:
Accounting
Preferred Education:
2 Year Degree
Mounds Park Academy is seeking a motivated professional for the newly created role of Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, this person will serve as a key member of the business office team. This full-time, year-round position will work with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer to perform financial analysis, financial modeling, and other accounting duties to support business results and the achievement of strategic objectives.
Responsibilities include:
- Work with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer to support implementation of all matters relating to the $17 million operating budget to ensure thoughtful and coordinated budgeting with administration, department heads, and faculty.
- Provide accurate and timely financial information with comprehensive analyses of operational results, competitive data, capital spending projects, and new construction as pertinent.
- Work with administration team members to collect and analyze internal data to support the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
- Work as liaison with and provide financial accounting support to the MPA Parents Association.
- Perform certain accounting functions as needed to strengthen business office internal controls through segregation of duties.
- Provide an effective financial modeling system for strategic planning that is both progressive and user-friendly.
- Maintain a multi-year operating model of both budgets, forecast, and actual results.
- Work with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer and the Admission team on Financial Aid awards.
- Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as requested by the Chief Financial and Operations Officer.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- Minimum 2 years of financial accounting experience
- Experience in developing complex multiyear financial models
- Proven knowledge and experience in financial modeling and forecasting skills
- Ability to interface with all constituencies of the school community – the administration, staff, parents, and faculty
- An open and collaborative working style
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written
- Able to maintain a high level of business integrity
- Able to main strict confidentiality
Preferred:
- CPA or master’s in a related field
- Has prior experience presenting financial analysis to various constituents including executive leadership
- Strong working knowledge of nonprofit financial accounting and reporting practices
This is a year-round position with a generous benefits package including tuition remission for qualified children and half-day Fridays in the summer. Occasional nights/weekends may be necessary.
To Apply:
Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply as Mounds Park Academy is dedicated to better reflecting our student body and the Twin Cities area through this addition to our exceptional faculty and staff. Information about our school can be found at www.moundsparkacademy.org.
Submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and a list of three professional references HERE
Mounds Park Academy is an equal opportunity employer.