We are seeking a highly skilled analyst with systems expertise to support the annual budget creation and mid-year re-forecast budgets for New Visions for Public Schools (NVPS) and our partner charter high schools (United Charter High Schools - UCHS). This role will be responsible for managing all accounts receivables for both NVPS and UCHS. This role involves collaborating with team members to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our reports.
Essential Job Functions:
Budgeting and Reporting
- Assist in developing annual organizational and program budgets for New Visions, and seven charter schools
- Assist in mid-year reforecast for New Visions and charter schools, factoring in year-to-date expenses, programmatic and funding changes, and remaining priorities
- Input and maintain budgets and cash flows in the MIP accounting software (annual and mid-year reforecast)
- Update Charter YTD and Variance Reports
- Maintain and update internal financial dashboards
- Assist in financial reports as needed
- United Charter Schools quarterly support
- Support with budget developments worksheets & maintenance
- Identify & streamline processes, including opportunities for automation
- Ad Hoc reports as needed
Grants Receivable /AR Management
- Generate invoices and manage billing processes accurately and efficiently.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor the NYC Department of Education payment portal for Purchase Orders and Scheduled Payments
- Reconcile invoices and cash payments to Accounts receivable with the Accounting team
- Manage grants with NYCDOE, including support with Title grants for the Charter Schools
General financial support
- Bank reconciliation for all accounts
- Support with year end entries
- Prepare and submit all NYSED/SUNY quarterly reports
- Maintenance of the charter & New Visions Websites
- Maintain organized documentation and files related to grants
- Identify opportunities to streamline reports
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years working experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Expert with spreadsheets and database skills such as google sheets, SAS, Abila MIP (preferred), including the ability to interpret financial information graphically
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookups
- Knowledge of Python programing (preferred)
- Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain large datasets
- Ability to learn quickly, work in a fast paced environment and multi-task effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with others
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
Our offices are currently operating in a hybrid model, with staff expected to work in person several days per week. Additional details will be shared if selected for an interview.
Salary Information
While the majority of new hires’ starting salaries shall be expected to be placed in the first half of the range(s) to allow space to grow in the job, for those who already have significant relevant experience at that level of the job, placement at the higher end of the range(s) is possible.
Pay Range
$64,766—$97,150 USD
Who We Are
For over three decades, New Visions for Public Schools has played a central role in improving the quality of New York City public schools and removing barriers to the success of low-income students and students of color.
New Visions focuses on providing educators with the tools, resources, and support to build and continuously improve strong and responsive systems. These include major investments in student planning tools, free and high-quality curriculum, and innovative career & college preparatory programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
New Visions for Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of New Visions that all employees and applicants for employment will be treated in all respects on the basis of their merit and qualifications and without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, military status, marital status, ancestry, or any other reason prohibited by law.
New Visions believes that our teams should reflect the diverse communities we serve and that our culture and internal structures should be inclusive and equitable for all employees. We also recognize that perspectives from communities that have been historically marginalized are critical to the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from individuals living in the communities that we serve or who are members of historically marginalized communities.
New Visions provides a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to the opportunity to make a significant impact on education reform and in the lives of urban youth.
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What We Do
At New Visions for Public Schools, we work to make great public schools common in New York City. We believe that all of New York City’s students deserve public schools that make successful futures possible, especially Black, Latinx, and low-income students who have historically had inequitable access to a great public education. Since 1989, New Visions has been a driving force behind some of the most significant reforms to public education in New York City. Today, our diverse team of professionals develop and scale innovative tools and approaches that help educators address common challenges.
We operate ten public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens and, as a trusted partner of the NYC DOE, we help almost 2,000 public district schools plan for the success of over 1,000,000 students citywide!
Why Work With Us
You’ll be challenged constantly but will always have an amazing team to back you up and push you to succeed. You get to work with thought leaders and innovators in the education section. And you’ll be contributing to changing the landscape of public education in NYC. Plus, we have great medical benefits and fun work perks! Join New Visions today!
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