What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bond Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis position at Douglas County School District?
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Job Posting Title
Bond Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis
Job Description
This position reports to the Director of Budget, Business Services. Position is funded using proceeds from the 2024 Bond.
Supports the District’s planning for and execution of capital projects, bond budgeting, financial planning and analysis. Supports the district-wide capital budget process, to include budget development, consolidation, analysis and documentation of financial data used to: summarize, measure and evaluate the status of district capital initiatives and budgets; identify and assess variances; and forecast financial results. Maintains multi-year financial forecasts from which senior leadership may rely upon to drive performance and make informed decisions. Collaborates with Senior Financial Analysts in direct support of Chief Operating Officer and Construction Accountants.
Essential Environmental Demands
Work is generally performed in a typical educational office environment with standard desk, equipment, fluorescent lighting and a moderate noise level
Essential Physical Requirements
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Work Experience:
Corporate FP&A Professionals - Association of Financial Professionals
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Accounting, Bachelor's Degree: Business, Bachelor's Degree: Finance, Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Skills
Ability to consistently maintain a generally positive and professional attitude, Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, Advanced MS Excel Skills are required. Expert level preferred (knowledge of complex formulas and driver-based financial modeling), Collaborative team player, Demonstrated proficiency with financial accounting and budgeting software packages, Effective oral and written English communication skills and a demonstrated ability to write financial memos and budget publications for the general public, Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint skills and Microsoft Publisher experience preferred, Knowledge of budgetary procedures and district budget categories, Knowledge of Capital Planning processes, Project Management, Self motivated, detail oriented and willing to take ownership of work product and outcomes, Strong detail orientation, time management and organizational skills, Willingness and commitment to observe and model all District policies and procedures
Position Type
Regular
Primary Location:
West Support Center
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
40
Fte
1.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
260 Work Days
$67,649.15 USD Annual
Maximum Hire Rate
$84,561.43 USD Annual
Full Salary Range
$67,649.15 USD - $101,473.72 USD Annual
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
July 24, 2025
REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!
Job Posting Title
Bond Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis
Job Description
This position reports to the Director of Budget, Business Services. Position is funded using proceeds from the 2024 Bond.
Supports the District’s planning for and execution of capital projects, bond budgeting, financial planning and analysis. Supports the district-wide capital budget process, to include budget development, consolidation, analysis and documentation of financial data used to: summarize, measure and evaluate the status of district capital initiatives and budgets; identify and assess variances; and forecast financial results. Maintains multi-year financial forecasts from which senior leadership may rely upon to drive performance and make informed decisions. Collaborates with Senior Financial Analysts in direct support of Chief Operating Officer and Construction Accountants.
Essential Environmental Demands
Work is generally performed in a typical educational office environment with standard desk, equipment, fluorescent lighting and a moderate noise level
Essential Physical Requirements
- Regular travel within school district boundaries
- Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds
- Frequent sitting, occasional bending, squatting, reaching, and standing
- Frequent use of hands, keyboarding and writing
- Vision, auditory, and mental acuity within normal ranges
- Effective operation and appropriate use of personal computers, software applications, general office equipment and telephone systems
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
- Develop, build, and update custom financial reports and analytical metrics in order to utilize financial data to analyze budget to actual results and provide explanations of variances in terms of programmatic initiatives to Chief Financial Officer, Budget Director, Chief Operating Officer and Bond Director.
- Support the implementation of new budgetary initiatives and projects that disrupt the status quo including but not limited to implementation of new capital budgeting software.
- Assist in the development and management of district-wide capital budgets, including but not limited to developing revised budget presentations and resolutions for Board of Education, as needed.
- Create and continually refine budget forecast models, by fund, including current and rolling five-year capital budget forecast model including revenue and expenditure projections, as determined by key income and cost drivers.
- Liaison with Planning, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance departments for the tracking of projects against budget projections.
- Act as ambassador of the Budget Office and project a high level of professionalism and transparency.
- Collaborate with budget senior financial analysts and construction accountants to create, implement, and maintain tools to help track project spending, estimate carry over, forecast future spending and monitor total bond financial planning.
- Prepare financial reports and presentation materials for public audiences and support the Director of Budget with attendance at quarterly Mill Bond Oversight Committee Meetings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Work Experience:
Corporate FP&A Professionals - Association of Financial Professionals
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Accounting, Bachelor's Degree: Business, Bachelor's Degree: Finance, Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Skills
Ability to consistently maintain a generally positive and professional attitude, Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, Advanced MS Excel Skills are required. Expert level preferred (knowledge of complex formulas and driver-based financial modeling), Collaborative team player, Demonstrated proficiency with financial accounting and budgeting software packages, Effective oral and written English communication skills and a demonstrated ability to write financial memos and budget publications for the general public, Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint skills and Microsoft Publisher experience preferred, Knowledge of budgetary procedures and district budget categories, Knowledge of Capital Planning processes, Project Management, Self motivated, detail oriented and willing to take ownership of work product and outcomes, Strong detail orientation, time management and organizational skills, Willingness and commitment to observe and model all District policies and procedures
Position Type
Regular
Primary Location:
West Support Center
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
40
Fte
1.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
260 Work Days
- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
$67,649.15 USD Annual
Maximum Hire Rate
$84,561.43 USD Annual
Full Salary Range
$67,649.15 USD - $101,473.72 USD Annual
- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
July 24, 2025
Salary : $67,649 - $101,474
