Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

The Administration is seeking a person qualified by education and experience to carry out the duties assigned to the position and in general, to establish and maintain a high level of standards of excellence in the Vernon Public Schools. Vernon is an outstanding district to work for! Please see the attached job description for more details.

Position: Financial Analyst

Reports to: Director of Business and Finance

Employment Status: Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: Assists with the planning and managing of financial operations of the district

Essential Functions:

• Maintain the strictest confidence concerning personnel, students and operational concerns of the district
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and proper government authority
• Prepare and analyze all financial statements required by CSDE and other regulatory agencies for grants awarded to the Board of Education.
• Assist the Business and Finance Director with all daily, quarterly, yearly, and other ongoing fiscal operational needs
• Prepare financial statements for audit and internal purposes
• Perform all duties in a professional manner and in accordance with Board policies and guidelines
• Oversee the development of the annual Board of Education Budget
• Monitor the District's budget and work with various departments regarding internal, state and federal reports
• Provide updates for the BOE Finance Committee as requested by the Director
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with governmental agencies
• Provide internal audit and compliance services as required
• Attend workshops, seminars, and in-services to keep current on all matters influencing the general operation of the Business and Finance Department
• Provide accounting guidance to staff as needed
• Serve as MUNIS trainer and assist with new user training
• Assist with preparation of SBCH Cost Report and ensure financial accuracy
• Serve as P-Card administrator
• Provide assistance to Grant Manager in managing and monitoring their grants
• Coordinate the preparation of salary and benefit costs for budget projections
• Provide cost analysis and projections to assist in collective bargaining
• Manage and coordinate special projects and initiatives as assigned, from inceptions to implementation, inclusive of software updates and conversions
• Assist the Director with the development and implementation of various fiscal policies and procedures
• Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information
• Prepares extensive financial, statistical and narrative reports; and related presentations as required
• Prepare financial statements for audit and internal purposes
• Researches and analyzes financial data to ensure accuracy and integrity of data
• Assists in the annual audit process
• Monitor and understand the payroll process
• Be able to perform payroll processes as needed

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to routine questions and requests with tact and diplomacy in a timely manner
• Serve as a role model for students and staff
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
• Maintain a level of approachability by administration and staff
• Work with staff to foster their professional growth
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Business and Finance Director

Qualifications/Certificates:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or other related degree
• 5 years previous accounting or internal auditing experience
• High level of computer aptitude used in problem solving and forward progress/new implementations
• Managerial ability encompassing organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Vernon Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption, attend to task for 45-60 minutes at a time, remember multiple assignments given over long periods of time, and understand the theories behind several related concepts
• Considerable knowledge of core municipal finance practices including: budget preparation and strategic planning, fund accounting, procurement, capitalization of assets and financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

Additional Working Conditions:

• Interaction among children
• Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms
• Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone
• Occasional requirement to travel, both daily and overnight
• Occasional need to work overtime, evenings and/or weekends
• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pulling various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 20 pounds

Equipment Operated:

Computer/Laptop Printer Scanner Smartphone

Required Testing Continuing Educ./Training Clearances None Fingerprint/Background

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions set by the Vernon Board of Education My signature below represents that I have reviewed the contents of my job description and that I understand the requirements of my position.

Signature Date V.11.19.2025