Financial Analyst - Real Estate & Debt Management

• Full-time
• Hiring Start Time:
  Immediate Start (Home Office)
• Compensation: USD 67,300 - USD 79,200 - yearly

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks
, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators
, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

The Financial Analyst for Real Estate and Debt Management plays a vital role in supporting our Home Office financial operations, focusing heavily on real estate analysis, modeling, and bond financing. In this role, you will help secure and manage the capital needed to maintain and expand our school facilities, ensuring our financial planning aligns with long-term goals while meeting compliance standards.

Your work directly impacts our organizational stability by managing complex debt portfolios and executing strategic financial tracking. You will partner closely with internal teams, including Accounting, as well as external advisors and stakeholders to guide financing strategies and drive critical decisions.

Responsibilities

Debt Management & Compliance

• Act as the primary owner for all real estate financing and debt management work streams.
• Maintain a comprehensive and organized database for all bond documents, resolutions, and certificates.
• Manage and execute all ongoing debt compliance reporting requirements.
• Design and implement scalable systems to accurately track and monitor debt covenants.
• Build, design, and maintain long-term forecasting models for the debt portfolio and organizational cash flow.
• Coordinate directly with the Accounting team to prepare and update amortization and debt payment schedules.
• Support the annual budget development process by forecasting anticipated cash outflows related to real estate and debt.
• Support the execution of debt financings through detailed modeling, data gathering, and coordination with involved parties.
• Prepare detailed analysis and essential documentation required for financing strategies, due diligence, and final execution.
• Organize and manage all required due diligence materials to ensure successful and timely financing closings.
• Conduct thorough market research and pricing analysis to evaluate future financing and refinancing opportunities.

Stakeholder Support & Collaboration

• Develop clear, insightful materials for the Finance Committee and board members regarding bond and real estate financing.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to keep projects moving forward and successfully meet deadlines.
• Support various ongoing real estate initiatives and partner with team members on ad hoc financial projects.

Required Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• Proficiency in Excel with the ability to build and update debt portfolio models, cash flow forecasts, and amortization schedules.
• Solid understanding of core finance principles.
• Experience gathering data and organizing complex documentation for financial transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex questions and propose practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and see tasks through end-to-end.
• Clear written and verbal…