Finance Analyst

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VCP Network Office - Phoenix, AZ 85013, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary, Why Vista?

Vista College Prep empowers all children to aim higher and go further by providing them with access to a top quality education that prepares them for competitive high schools, colleges, and the world beyond. At Vista, we blend excellence, joy, community, and transparency to create a unique educational experience. We cultivate an environment where children love to learn together, teachers love teaching, and leaders love leading.

As a team at Vista, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our students and families. We believe that diversity is crucial for effecting lasting change, is one of our greatest strengths, and is a critical element of reaching the full potential of our team and community.

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The Finance Analyst supports budgeting, forecasting, compliance reporting, and day-to-day financial operations. In this role, you will work closely with the Finance Team, principals, assistant principals, department managers, and other internal and external stakeholders to support finance-related processes in alignment with Vista’s goals and compliance requirements. This role is built for a self-starter who can work independently, take ownership of recurring duties and deadlines, and communicate proactively.

This role reports to the Director of Finance.

• Facilitate the annual budget planning process by distributing templates to budget owners, providing support, and entering approved allocations into the budget system.
• Monitor expenditures against budget allocations and meet monthly with budget owners to help them manage spending effectively.
• Maintain approved budgets in the budget system throughout the year, reallocating expenses as needed.
• Configure and optimize the budget system to give users access to automated, up-to-date financial reports and dashboards.
• Administer the budget system, including maintaining user accounts, training staff, and working with the software vendor to resolve issues.

• Support accounts payable by reviewing and approving invoices, and credit card expenses, ensuring each is within budget, properly coded, and compliant with procurement policies.
• Manage and reconcile the open purchase order list each month, including working with budget owners to close POs or match them to invoices.
• Prepare and submit recurring quarterly invoices to external organizations.
• Assist with gathering documentation and compiling data for audits, board meetings, and external stakeholders.

• Update Vista’s financial forecast and long-term financial model each month and prepare updates for finance leadership.
• Prepare monthly cost analyses for high-spend areas such as health claims, nutrition programs, payroll, and student transportation.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis as needed to support operational decision-making and overall financial sustainability.

• Draft quarterly and annual compliance reports for Vista’s bond and financing obligations, including submissions for bond trustees, state financing authorities, facilities lenders, and rating agencies.

• Participate in weekly check-ins with the Director of Finance, including providing updates on budget status, regular duties, and current projects.
• Attend Finance Team, Finance Committee, and vendor meetings, sharing information and raising…