Senior Grant Management Financial Analyst

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

1d•$61,510 - $86,114•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Director, Grants Management, provides fiscal and operational oversight of local, state, and federal gifts and grants received by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Interfaces with multiple departments and stakeholders to ensure appropriate planning and use of gifts and grants. Establishes and maintains liaisons with private, local, state, and federal entities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other relevant field of study
Minimum of two years of professional experience in accounting, financial management, business management, or auditing, preferably in public or non-profit organizations
Valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and policies
Proficiency with general office technologies (i.e., PC, tablet, etc.), virtual meeting platforms (i.e., Zoom, Teams, etc.), software packages (i.e., Microsoft Office). Proficiency with enterprise technologies & databases (i.e., Workday, eSchoolPlus, SchoolNet, BoardDocs, Poll Everywhere, PowerBI and others) online data management systems, and data collection methodology
Interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with department executives and administrators in business planning and decision-making. Skilled with interfacing with District staff, students, parents, and the general public to address sensitive topics.
Project management skills necessary to successfully implement a variety of finance projects
Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Good customer service, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity and competence.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other District departments and external stakeholders (i.e., parents, legislators, and the general public)
Ability to efficiently multi-task on a daily basis while meeting deadlines and producing quality results
Ability to perform with confidence and openness in the face of change, ambiguity, and uncertainty
Ability to preserve confidentiality of District information

Responsibilities

Educates leaders and support staff in departments and schools on the allocation of resources for grant level program budgets and funding sources, including general funds and grant or gift funds
Establishes and maintains liaison relationship with internal and external stakeholders
Provides subject matter expertise on key grant related finance tools and processes
Monitors, reviews and approves or rejects gifts and grant expenditures and makes proactive recommendations
Utilizes a variety of computer systems to create reports as needed and to analyze budgets
Documents processes and procedures, implements process improvements and retains documentation as required
Provides guidance for decision-making on program budgets
Recommends and implements needed budgeting, purchasing, and accounting procedures
Supports these budget departments: Position control management, Allovue, Workday Inbox/Journal reviews
Maintains familiarity with local, state, and federal funding resources, specific grants and their requirements and alignment with school, department and District strategies
Establishes budgets, monitors and approves spending. Creates invoices and prepares reimbursement/cash requests as necessary
Develops and analyzes data & metrics for the division. Develops and extracts reports from databases for delivery to internal and external stakeholders. Gathers and organizes documents to satisfy public records requests or other reporting obligations.
Collaborates with internal and external partners on special projects as assigned
Participates in professional development activities (i.e. meetings, seminars, conferences, etc.) to improve and remain abreast of professional and legislative advancements & innovations. Remains abreast of changing and emerging technologies.
Performs other duties as assigned