Financial Analyst

OPPORTUNITY The Financial Analyst will help to maintain sustainability by expertly executing the organization's day-to-day financial operations (financial reports, models, projections, analyses, and grant management and compliance) as well as providing leverage and analytical support to assist with a variety of strategic initiatives. This position is part of the finance and accounting team and reports to the Director of Finance. This is a role serving as part of Green Dot California's central office team, primarily based in Los Angeles. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Budgeting and forecasting: Develop a deep understanding of the organization's funding models, state and federal education funding sources, key expense drivers, and optimization opportunities. Support the school and central office annual budget process, including support in the creation of initial budgets and collaboration with operations and finance managers and other central office leadership. Support the use and development of Green Dot's budgeting and modeling tools, including Adaptive Insights. Review monthly financials and provide recommendations based on trends and analysis. Work with operation and finance managers to refine monthly forecasts and to develop tools to share monthly financial information with stakeholders. Reporting and analysis: Work with the Finance team to develop and improve interactive multi‑year projection models consisting of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows on an individual school as well as organization‑wide level. Standard and ad‑hoc analyses and reporting of financial and operational aspects of the organization for management, operational leadership, and the Board of Directors. Work closely with operations and finance managers to reach financial sustainability by understanding key variances, identifying long‑term risks, and developing strategies to improve financial outcomes. Lead and participate in annual continuous improvement projects. Grants Management: Collaborate across central office departments to support budgets and projections for public and private funding. Develop reporting tools to better support schools and central office departments in tracking grant‑funded expenditures and grant‑funded personnel. Other: Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS 1–3 years of work experience in a fast‑paced, high‑capacity work environment with a strong background in analytics and project management. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related field. Highly motivated and self‑driven; curious to understand, driven to problem‑solve and tenacious to follow through. Excellent ability to develop and manage financial models (VBA skills a plus) that provide actionable data and can be maintained and improved by staff. Experience with and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Able to drive strategic decisions with a mix of financial and operational data analysis. Creative and thoughtful about how to manage financial behavior. Maintain positive relations with colleagues at all levels—including central office staff and school‑site administrators and staff. Simultaneously manage multiple projects while maintaining a firm grasp of individual project details; meet and/or exceed project goals with the highest quality. High level of personal responsibility, a growth mindset, and an A+ work ethic. Dependable, humble, with a sense of humor and a rock‑solid commitment to Green Dot's mission and the communities we serve. Will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer. COMPENSATION The starting salary range for this role is $82,000–$92,000. To allow for salary progression over time, offers at the top of the range are rare. Individual education and experience will be considered when issuing offers. BENEFITS Full‑time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot’s benefit plans, effective on the first of the month following their date of hire. No‑cost premium (employee only) and low‑cost premium (for entire family) HMO option via Anthem Vivity, a network that includes CedarsSinai, Huntington Memorial, Torrance Memorial, UCLA and more. Medical PPO and EPO options (visit for more information). Dental and vision care coverage (100% employer‑paid options). 401(k) match. Employee Assistance Program (100% employer‑paid). Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer‑paid). Optional Term Life and AD&D Insurance. Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance (100% employer‑paid). Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care). Monthly parking for Central Office‑based employees (100% employer‑paid). Optional California Parking Cash‑Out program for Central Office‑based employees. Wellness programs and resources. Financial planning/coaching access. Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or recurring). Potential for annual performance‑based compensation increases. Potential for annual bonuses. Potential for stipend work opportunities. Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid). Paid time off: 15 days during years 1–3 of service, 20 days during years 4–6, and 25 days beyond 6 years of service. Additional paid holidays: MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July4th, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving. 3–5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed). All paid leave policy may be adjusted annually. LOCATION Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA EEO STATEMENT Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity and expression, parental status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Green Dot Public Schools is unable to sponsor employment visas and applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr