Our client is seeking a talent to serve in a new additional role in their organization as a Financial Analyst. 

Job description

This position is responsible for understanding and implementing state and federal requirements including applying for grant awards, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. To be successful in this position, you will need to be a motivated and knowledgeable problem-solver, monitor spending and reporting as it relates to budget, have top-notch organizational and time-management skills, be driven to actively seek out information, have a passion for customer service, and possess a strong combination of both technical and interpersonal skills. 

This position requires in-person work in Grand Rapids, MI.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•  Work collaboratively with leadership and other supporting departments to develop, review, and adjust school budgets; provide regular and timely updates on spending to allow for proactive decision-making as it relates to the business. 
• Evaluate and monitor spending against budgets for sustainability, allowability, and program alignment.
• Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of financial statements, spending as it relates to budget, and student record information through multiple company and state data, financial, and grant system platforms. 
• Acquire and maintain expertise regarding applicable federal, state, and local laws, and accounting rules and regulations. 
• Responsible for the creation and submission of grant applications and amendments based on unique school and student needs for multiple schools and funding sources.
• Advocate for schools' needs with departments of education, school boards, and charter authorizers.
• Communicate clearly to teammates, schools, vendors, Service Center departments, and state departments of education while providing excellent customer service. 
• Assess complex situations and provide solutions independently and through a comprehensive team approach. 
• Assists with programmatic and financial audits as needed. 
• Adhere to strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information. 
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 2 years or more experience in financial statement analysis and working with budgets 
• Experience in business, accounting, or related field 
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required; accounting, business, or a related field is preferred 
• Self-directed, highly motivated, growth minded 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in interdependent teams requiring strong collaborative skills 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel 
• Proven ability to analyze and summarize large amounts of data for customers
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time and adhere to strict timelines and due dates