Public Sector - Higher Education Consultant

Public Sector Education Practice Consultant

Since 2003, Alvarez & Marsal Public Sector Services (PSS) has helped government, education, and non-profit clients identify new ways to overcome challenges and implement sustainable change — pioneering a progressive, pragmatic, and forward-looking approach based on our experience applying operational and financial improvement principles in the private sector to address the unique challenges facing public sector organizations. Our Public Sector Education Practice (PSE) works to help clients realize responsible and effective use of limited financial resources to drive improved life opportunities while harnessing innovative solutions to transform organizations and support the goal of student achievement.

Individually, we are finance and operations leaders with deep industry experience. Together we work to unlock the potential of students and lifelong learners by generating equitable and effective education processes, delivered with maximum efficiency, empowered by the best in human and technological innovation. With a commitment to positive social impact, we foster a vibrant, inclusive workplace of diverse voices and talents who enjoy what they do, and with whom they do it.

The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge in many of the following areas:

• Public sector budgeting and long-term financial planning
• Efficiency assessment and improvement
• Operations analysis (transportation, maintenance, etc.)
• Workforce modeling and analysis
• Financial planning and analysis
• Financial policies, procedures, and regulations
• Treasury and working capital management
• Resource allocation
• Experience serving in interim leadership capacities a plus
• Experience developing reports and analytics from financial management systems (Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft, etc.)
• Full-cycle accounting and finance processes and performance improvement (i.e., Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Invoice to Cash)

This is a hybrid role spanning remote, client, and in-office work locations and requires travel.

Job responsibilities include:

• Assist in the planning and execution project phases, and supervise others as necessary to ensure the following: coordinating work efforts with the client; completion of defined deliverables; adherence to project milestones and timelines; communication of progress to all parties (internal and external); and managing team members, as necessary
• Determine client needs by supplementing the standard assessment techniques and tools with innovative approaches
• Evaluate and validate analysis and develop recommendations for the client in the context of the overall engagement
• Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables
• Effectively manage the team and day-to-day relationships to ensure exceptional performance
• Participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities
• Provide financial management consulting services to education institutions (school districts, LEAs SEAs, etc.), including financial analysis, forecasting, and planning
• Prepare and present financial reports to various stakeholders within education institutions, including the school board, district leadership team, external partners, etc.
• Develop and implement financial stabilization plans and strategies for education institutions in crisis or at risk of financial instability
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making related to revenue projections, expense forecasting, and cash flow management
• Conduct financial assessments and risk analyses to identify potential financial issues and develop appropriate action plans
• Collaborate with education institution leaders to develop and monitor annual budgets, including revenue and expense assumptions, and adjust forecasts as needed based on changes in district priorities, economic conditions, or other factors
• Analyze financial statements and budgets to identify cost-saving opportunities and revenue growth potential
• Analyze financial data, prepare reports, and provide recommendations to education institution leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Develop and implement financial management tools and…