- Assist schools, departments, and Financial Partners in the preparation of grant budgets and forecasts to ensure spending is in compliance with all grant requirements. Ensure accuracy of all spend and forecasts in the system in support of district-wide reporting and analysis.
- Provide the school or department Financial Partner with the necessary information for the monthly budget meetings with department heads, school leaders, and senior leadership, including pertinent analysis of grant cliffs and variance explanations where spending is not in line with forecasts.
- Document processes and procedures, including implementation of process improvements where possible.
- Support with A-133 and grantor financial audits and site visits, including the preparation of schedules and compilation of supporting documents as needed.
- Demonstrate a commitment to equity.
analyst, financial grants - Denver, United States - Denver Public Schools
Description
Please apply directly to the DPS website from a laptop/computer to be considered:
OFFICE OF FINANCE
Traditional 235 work days per year
FTE: 1.0
Salary Range: $67,106 - $80,527
** Please Note: Applications will be received until April 29, 2024. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at **
Essential Functions and Objectives:
Provides school and department leaders with financial oversight and guidance for federal, state, and private grants. Ensures compliance with applicable grant regulations and spending guidelines across multiple programs and departments. Areas of accountability include budget development, forecasting spend, financial management and analysis, as well as financial reporting and monitoring to flag potential compliance concerns.
Work proactively to identify potential areas of concern and develop creative, outside the box solutions and ensure understanding of requests and changes from various stakeholders with the ability to communicate necessary changes to all impacted parties.
Provide guidance and training to school and department personnel (Grant Specialists, Grant Managers, school leaders, department leaders) in the implementation and management of their respective grants, including fiscal stewardship responsibilities. This requires cross-functional knowledge of a multitude of programs and schools/departments.
Assist schools and departments with the preparation of financial reporting due to funders. Responsible for review and preliminary financial approval of all financial reports required for supported grants. This includes acting as the primary resource for the Manager of Grants Administration if questions or concerns arise around the financial reporting or use of funds.
Facilitate regular meetings with each assigned Grant Specialist, Grant Manager and/or school or department leaders in regards to their use of specific grants. This position provides direct support and advanced guidance such as: identifying risks, discussing key issues and variances, allowable use of funds, developing the grant budget, and facilitating discussion on upcoming goals, spending needs or changes as required.
Form strong relationships and collaborate with people at all levels within DPS, including support for other areas as needed.
Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:
One to three (1-3) years of budgeting, accounting, and data analysis as well as research and evaluation skills utilizing automated systems.
Strong organizational and analytic skills and strong attention to detail.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate diplomatically, persuasively through effective verbal, written and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students.
Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner.
Effectively handles multiple demands, projects and competing deadlines.
Ability to set goals, work independently and drive results.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.
Experience in governmental accounting and budgeting environments (preferred).
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides.
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business (preferred).
Additional Information:
Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off):
Benefits (including DPS contributions):
Compensation Structures:
Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools
About Denver Public Schools:
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS, comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.