Financial Analyst

  • Full-time
  • Start Date: Immediate opening
  • Department: Regional Support and Leadership

Company Description

KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools is part of the growing network of KIPP Public Schools across the nation. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of free, open enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to supporting all students to reach their highest aspirations. There are 270 KIPP schools across the nation serving more than 120,000students. Nationally, KIPP students have a 4X higher graduation rate than that of their peers.

KIPP Metro Atlanta currently operates eleven KIPP schools including four primary schools, five middle schools, one K-6 school, and one high school, as well as the KIPP Forward program which supports students through college, career, and beyond.

Job Description

KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools' Regional Support Team seeks a Financial Analyst who will be responsible for improving the acquisition of goods and services for schools and regional departments in our growing region.  Current non-personnel budgeted expenditures exceed $30MM.  Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for building and maintaining efficient systems for procurement, ensuring all procurement aligns with applicable policy, managing vendors, and identifying cost savings by centralizing specific procurement. 

As a Financial Analyst, your core responsibilities include:

  • Analyzes financial data from credit card and invoice purchases to identify opportunities for cost savings.
  • Develops reporting tools using data from the invoice management platform to monitor compliance with procurement policies.
  • Implements regional procurement process by designing and managing a project plan to include staff training/education, milestones, and metrics to ensure success.
  • Regularly seeks feedback from school and regional teammates to improve quality and service for schools and scholars.
  • Manages vendor relationships, ensuring both KIPP and vendors meet agreed-upon terms.  Fields questions from vendors regarding payment and process.
  • Manages and ensures orders are fulfilled, expediting when necessary.
  • Maintains electronic vendor information and documentation.
  • Upholds organization, state, and federal policy around the procurement of goods/services by educating staff, maintaining a working knowledge of relevant procurement guidance, and holding staff accountable.
  • Manages and executes all Request for Proposal (RFP) processes across the region in alignment with policy.  This includes assisting with authoring the RFP, identifying the requisite number of vendors, obtaining all required information of vendors, and ensuring staff appropriately evaluates vendors.
  • Administers procurement for restricted grants, such as Charter School Program (CSP) grants, State Facility Grants, and CARES allocations.
  • Appropriately codes invoices and purchases for budget management and accounting purposes.
  • Secures cost savings for schools and the region by identifying common vendors/goods, while balancing speedy and efficient acquisition for schools.
  • Provides best-in-class customer service to school-based teams to assist in purchasing.
  • Assists Accounting Team with audit processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree (required)
  • Experience with developing and maintaining productive working relationships within and across teams
  • Customer service orientation
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to learn new software quickly and on a self-driven basis
  • Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
  • Meticulous organization skills and adherence to deadlines
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
  • Preference for experience with dashboard tools such as Tableau or Power BI
  • Preference for experience with coding in VBA, Python, R, Stata, or SAS
  • Preference for progress toward a CPA or have passed part of the CFA exam
  • Preference for experience in procurement, finance, or accounting
  • Preference for experience working at an accounting firm or within educational institutions
  • Preference for 1-2 years of experience on a finance team or with financial processes
  • Preference for experience with Sage, Concur, or Vena

 

Additional Information

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary that depends on prior experience, as well as a benefits package including

  • Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental) 
  • Life and Long-term Disability
  • Additional Voluntary Supplemental Insurance 
  • Enrollment in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (mandatory for all employees)

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

KIPP Metro Atlanta is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school.  KIPP Metro Atlanta does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

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