School Finance Partner

National Heritage Academies•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Finance Partner at National Heritage Academies (NHA) focuses on being an active part of a high-functioning, fast-moving team and plays a critical role in supporting school and student needs. This position will report directly to the Manager of School Finance in the Financial Services group and will monitor, analyze and advise on budget decisions for multiple funding sources with our schools. 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, driven to actively seek out information, have a passion for customer service, and possess a strong combination of both technical and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required; accounting, business or related field is preferred.
Experience in business, accounting, or related field.
Experience working in interdependent teams requiring strong collaborative skills.
Self-directed, highly motivated, growth minded.
Strong written and verbal communication 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.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with school 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 school business.
Evaluate and monitor spending against school 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 the use of multiple company and state data, financial, and grant system platforms.
Acquire and maintain expertise regarding applicable federal, state, local laws, and accounting rules and regulations.
Advocate for schools' needs with departments of education, school boards and chartering 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 both independently and through a comprehensive team approach.
Assist with programmatic and financial audits as needed.
Adhere to strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
Additional duties as assigned.