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Financial Analyst

Celebrate the Children, a private, state-approved school for students with alternative learning styles, is seeking a motivated and versatile financial professional to join our growing team. This newly created position offers the opportunity to bring your accounting expertise and organizational skills to a dynamic environment where flexibility, initiative, and collaboration are highly valued.

As a key contributor to our financial operations, you will play an integral role in supporting our mission of empowering students with diverse learning needs. This is a unique chance to shape and grow with a role as we continue to expand, offering professional development and the potential growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Finance to prepare and manage the annual school budget.

• Support all phases of budget administration, including forecasting and year-end analysis.

• Coordinate financial audits and ensure compliance with federal, state, and NJDOE requirements.

• Analyze spending reports and identify variances against budgets.

• Maintain and update financial projections and recommend adjustments as necessary.

• Create financial plans and forecasts.

• Implement cost-control measures.

• Maintain Federal, State, and NJDOE compliance at all times.

• Oversee and/or conduct accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R) processes.

• Identify/correct QuickBooks posting entry discrepancies.

• Review and approve all third party contracts and lease agreements to ensure that they are up-to-date and meet NJDOE code. 

• Maintain and update cash flow models, including a three-year outlook, to ensure fiscal solvency and accountability. Prepare transparent financial reports on spending, accounts receivable and other key analyses. 

• Monitor capitalized expenses and update depreciation schedules.

• Prepare or assist in completion of required quarterly and annual NJDOE reports.

• Provide banking institutions with the required quarterly and annual financials required per the covenants of the mortgage and line of credit agreements.

• Collaborate on process improvements, including internal controls and compliance measures.

• Prepare detailed financial reports as needed.

• Review third-party contracts and lease agreements for compliance with NJDOE codes.

• The above list highlights primary responsibilities but it is not all-encompassing. This list may be modified or additional tasks may be assigned as the role evolves to meet the needs of the organization.

Expectations

• Analyze financial data to identify challenges and develop strategic solutions.

• Demonstrate a superior analytical mindset and financial acumen.

• Strong command of the principles and practices of financial accounting and reporting procedures consistent with statute, code, and GAAP requirements.

• Exhibit professionalism and collaborate effectively with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

• Maintain strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Show initiative and a willingness to expand responsibilities as the role evolves.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial or accounting roles.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.

• A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an MBA.

• Experience processing payroll. 

Bonus:

• Experience in NJDOE private school accounting.

• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now (Payroll and Time & Attendance).

• Experience presenting at Board of Directors’ Meetings