Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

SchoolMint is a leader in the K-12 Ed-tech space offering best-in-class SaaS solutions centered on Strategic Enrollment Management. Driven by our mission to help educators create bright, more sustainable futures, SchoolMint provides solutions that help K-12 districts and schools attract and enroll more students and families, and retain them for years to come. SchoolMint is a global organization with approximately 225 employees, with offices in New Orleans and Lafayette, LA, and San Jose, Costa Rica.

We are a fast-growing and established EdTech company rooted in our core values: No Jerks, Period; We, Not Me; Be Heroic; Bring Your Whole Self to Work; Embrace and Drive Change. We take these values seriously and use them as the foundation in everything we do.  SchoolMint is dedicated to delighting our customers with award-winning products and top-notch customer service.

Job Description

SchoolMint is seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. The Financial Analyst will work on a team with diverse backgrounds, operating in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and report to the Director of Finance Operations.

This position will be responsible for the preparation, coordination, and documentation of financial analysis projects such as financial and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation, working capital, and investments. Provides analysis for forward-looking financial and business-related projects. Prepares forecasts and analysis of trends in sales, finance, general business conditions, and other related areas. Responsible for the reconciliation of internal accounts. Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management. 

What You Will Do

• Participates in the annual plan, quarterly forecast and rolling forecast processes
• Participates in the preparation, administration and control of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts including regular variance analysis and the provision of key explanations for business and financial results
• Reports on key company performance metrics (weekly, monthly, and quarterly report packages and presentations)
• Drives continuous improvement in company practices to prioritize, track, and compile these metrics
• Responsible for sales commission planning and calculations for the revenue team, including sales and sales development
• Participates in bookings, revenue, headcount, and expense forecasting
• Assists in the preparation of analysis associated with all areas of finance, treasury and risk management including balance sheet and cash flow modeling
• Works with Human Resources and management to maintain the headcount forecast
• Helps in the preparation of Board of Directors packages as well as analytics requested for audit reviews
• Develops strong partnerships with management and across functions on operations and business strategies

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, and accounting (including experience with revenue, margin, and spending analysis)
• Experience with subscription software licensing models and associated metrics, a plus
• Experience with various ERP/CRM software packages including Sage Intacct and Salesforce.com
• Good understanding and application of financial principles, concepts, practices, and standards
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting and financial statements
• Expertise with MS Office and Google suite of products
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze large amounts of data from multiple sources
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and change in the context of a fast-moving company environment
• Independent, detail oriented and diligent in self-review of work product
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Some Awesome Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability
• PTO (15 days), Sick Days (5 days), Birthday Floating Holiday, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, and Company Observed Holidays plus two 4-day work weeks every month
• 401k (with a 90-day waiting period)
• Professional Development
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Educational Assistance Program