Financial Analyst

WHO WE ARE
At ReNEW, we transform underperforming schools into academically rigorous schools that
prepare students for the next level of achievement, including high school, college, and career. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Financial Analyst will review transactions in the accounting system for accuracy and
prepare, review, and maintain budget and financial reporting for all sectors of the organization.
The position is a network based position and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Financial Analyst Responsibilities

• Review account coding to ensure coding and allocations are correct and make adjustments when necessary
• Conduct fiscal allocations to departmental and school budgets
• Maintain multi-level budgets, including departmental budgets, school-level budgets, and organizational budgets
• Maintains ongoing collaboration with budget managers to continuously meet their analytical support needs
• Assist in projecting future financial needs, taking into consideration the various projects undertaken by ReNEW
• Prepare comparative analysis of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to services performed during previous fiscal years and recommend amendments to budgets as warranted
• Perform account reconciliations and prepare general ledger journal entries
• Perform payroll-related allocations to general ledger accounts on a regular basis and prepare or correct journal entries as needed
• Supports and analyzes the monthly financial closing for the division
• Assist CFO in preparation of internal and external financial reporting
• Conduct special analysis (as needed or requested) to make recommendations for specific actions and report any unusual financial activity to CFO
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field) with at least 3 years of related financial experience (experience may be substituted for a degree in a field outside of accounting or finance)
• Understanding of accounting principles and the ability to read and interpret financial statements
• Experience or knowledge of not-for-profit and governmental accounting
• Experience working with general ledger accounts
•  Advanced computer software skills, including, but not limited to MS Office Programs and Google Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Customer-service oriented and amicable personality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Louisiana Accounting and Uniform Governmental Handbook (LAUGH)
• Experience working in a charter school or public school setting

WHAT WE OFFER
At ReNEW, we believe our people are the key to our students’ success. We support our staff with
a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a comprehensive benefits plan that
covers the majority of the employee premium for the two medical plans offered. Other benefits
include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, generous vacation time, professional
development, and a 401k plan.