Financial Analyst - Grants

Job Summary

Salary: $61,358+ (Actual Salary will be based on skills, competencies, and like experience. See attached Manager/Technical Salary Schedule for full range of pay.) (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..hsd
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This position performs duties that are mostly associated with grant funding. Under the supervision of the Grant Compliance Manager, pro‑actively perform financial planning and analysis projects to improve student outcomes by using tools that demonstrate district resource expenditures and their impact on student achievement and district outcomes. Duties include grant budget monitoring, monthly reporting of staffing levels, salary, FTE changes, and actual‑to‑budget variance analysis.

Actively participate in the development and preparation of the district grant budget, school and department grant budgets, and associated grant documents. Assist in monitoring the grant budget and evaluating the district’s financial condition. Support schools and departments by providing guidance on grant budget issues and grant reporting. Maintain an understanding of the accounting system information, including account code structure and transaction flow through the General Ledger.

Demonstrate professionalism in all work and communications. Maintain confidentiality for matters involving General Counsel, Superintendent, etc. Interact and collaborate effectively across the district, especially with internal finance partners such as Accounting, Procurement, and Accounts Payable.

• Assist in preparing district grant and general fund financial plans, following procedures and utilizing tools for budget and forecast preparation, analysis, and presentation.
• Assist with developing grant reports designed for executive‑quality presentations for leadership, schools, instructional departments, and support services, providing information on grant spending versus budget data with appropriate detail on dollar and FTE variances.
• Organize facts and data used to develop grant budget projections; arrange and prepare information using district‑approved software; establish, organize, and maintain files for grant budget and forecast development and documentation; research as needed; develop the annual Grant Financial Plan documents for leadership, the Board of Education, and public‑facing releases.
• Maintain the Grant District budget throughout the fiscal year by updating grant budget line items, transferring funds, and ensuring that changes in department contacts are maintained and communicated.
• Prepare grant exception reports summarizing specific areas of emphasis, identifying problem areas for follow‑up, and providing appropriate analysis and recommendations.
• Monitor grant position management activity, track changes, and ensure proper budget source is utilized and position management procedures are adhered to.
• Review and monitor school and department grant budgets with special focus on building relationships across the district and collaboratively investigating budget variances while facilitating solutions; maintain and utilize tools to help schools and departments track grant spending and forecast estimated spending both in current and future years.
• Actively participate in developing grant procedure manuals and producing documents of a specialized nature for the department, including grant training documents.
• Provide excellent customer service through a strategic financial relationship with site‑level grant budget owners such as school principals, department directors, and bookkeepers/office managers.
• Perform other related duties and special analysis projects as assigned or requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting or equivalent certifications with experience.
• Two (2) years of related experience with basic knowledge of building financial analyses and modeling; intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience working in public education preferred.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds preferred.
• Transcripts required.
• Criminal background check and district fingerprinting required.

Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un‑redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. Submitted resumes may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post‑secondary education.

Exempt