Regional Financial Analyst II

Overview

This role supports financial decision-making by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data. Responsibilities include simple to moderately complex financial and operational analysis to support short-term and long-range strategic plans, forecasting, and operating budgets.

Position Summary

• Position: Regional Financial Analyst II
• Department: Finance
• Employment type: Exempt, full-time
• Location: Remote location in Louisiana
• Reports to: Director of Finance (Home Office)
• Salary range: $70,000–$90,000

This is a four-year grant-funded position funded through September 30, 2030. Continuation is contingent upon grant funding and will conclude when the grant funding ends or at the end of the grant period.

The role supports the launch of the Lake Charles campus (Fall 2027), expansion of the existing Harveston campus in Baton Rouge, and support for opening a third campus by the end of the grant period.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain financial models; create and maintain short- and long-term forecasts, including cash flows for multiple campuses.
• Partner with Academy and CMO staff to support the annual budget development process.
• Interface with Academy leadership monthly to review and analyze financial statements.
• Monitor expansion projects and associated costs as needed; support Academy and CMO leadership with expansion-related financial oversight.
• Coordinate with Accounting to ensure accuracy of financial reports.
• Coordinate with Grant Accounting teams to ensure grant compliance alignment with budgeted grant allocations and state and federal reporting requirements.
• Support development of grant program procedures.
• Prepare internal and external financial reporting, including preparation of quarterly board reports and state reporting.
• Support the annual audit process.
• Assist with compliance monitoring by identifying and/or documenting policies and procedures, including revisions needed, to ensure compliance.
• Identify and communicate any internal control issues.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (minimum).

Experience

• 4–6+ years of accounting or finance work experience preferred.
• Experience in education preferred.
• This role is intended to bridge responsibilities between Financial Analyst II and Financial Analyst III.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Commitment to the philosophy and mission of the organization.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Experience with Workday and Workday Adaptive or other financial systems.
• Ability to create and use financial models for evaluation and decision-making.
• Self-starter who can work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with team members, Headmasters, and Home Office department leadership.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Additional Requirements

• Fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card or Louisiana and any new region equivalent.
• Employment contingency: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Physical Functions

Requires, but is not limited to:

• Standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching
• May be required to move or position equipment up to approximately 15 pounds

Travel

• Travel locally to various academies.
• Travel may also be required for training and professional development opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000–$90,000
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution
• Retirement planning: competitive 401(k) with employer match

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict tasks that may be assigned.