Financial and Grants Analyst

Position Type:
Central Office/Financial Analyst

Date Posted:
3/7/2025

Location:
185 Damascus Road, Branford, CT 06405

Date Available:
Immediately After Filled

Closing Date:
03/28/2025VACANCY NOTICE
2025 - 2026 School Year
March 7, 2025

Branford Public Schools
Financial and Grants Analyst

Title: Financial and Grants Analyst

Department: Central Office

Position Overview: The Financial & Grants Analyst plays an integral role in the fiscal processes of the district. This position prepares and analyzes financial reports, leads account reconciliation, assists with federal/state grant management, and identifies risks and savings opportunities. There is a potential for a hybrid schedule with an allocation of remote work days.

Supervision received: Reports to the Director of Business Services

Salary Range: $84,000 - $104,000

Example of Essential Duties:

• Analyzes various monthly and year-to-date financials (e.g., operating and capital funds, food services, and grants) identifying areas trending both above and below budget and recommending appropriate corrective actions, if necessary
• Conducts monthly and annual reconciliation and leads on day-to-day accounting of all BOE funds and grants
• Leads the District's grant writing efforts and identifies additional funding opportunities
• Supports the Director of Business Services with annual audits and required financial documents
• Assists with annual budget creation and monitoring, analyzing financial data, developing year-end projections, and presenting findings
• Uses financial analysis to support payroll processing and accounting
• Assists administrators throughout the district with analysis and financial management of program/school-based budgets and grants
• Prepares financial reports, worksheets, and various other documents for distribution to Board of Education stakeholders
• Performs other related duties and special projects as directed
• Provides back-up support to Accounts Payable
• Supports BOE policies and philosophies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, finance and budgeting practices and procedures determined by federal, state and local agencies
• Demonstrated familiarity with government analysis, reporting and budgeting
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, and use industry-specific software applications (i.e., MUNIS, QuickBooks)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the delivery of effective presentations to various audiences
• Understanding of payroll processing and related accounting practices

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, from an accredited college or university, in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or related field
• At least five years of professional financial experience, preferably in a public sector setting

Physical Demands: There is regular intermittent exposure to computer screen. Performs duties in an office environment. May be required to lift and move weights up to 40 pounds. Uses repetitive motions in operating office equipment, including keyboards, calculators, fax machines and copiers. Must be able to hear clearly (correctable to within normal limits) to record telephone information, and to see (vision correctable to 20/20) to complete applications and forms. Adaptive technology may be used.

Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to compare, analyze, communicate, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate. The employee is frequently required to copy, instruct, compute and synthesize.

Note:
This role and the above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Start Date: Immediately After Filled
Open Until: March 28, 2025

Interested candidates must complete the application online at
www.branfordschools.org
(Internal candidates should provide all the required information.)
Bilingual English/Spanish candidates encouraged to apply