Financial Analyst, Real Estate & Financial Management

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

The Financial Analyst, Real Estate & Debt Management will support the Home Office Finance Manager and Finance leaders on aspects of finance management including, but not limited to, supporting financing for building projects, tax documentation, forecasting and modeling, and compliance monitoring. This role reports to the Central Office Finance Manager and works closely with the entire Financial Management and Accounting teams; they will also interact with all Central Office personnel and school-based teams.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary owner of real estate financing and debt management workstreams
• Craft and build long-term forecasting model for debt portfolio
• Build database for bond documents, including resolutions and certificate
• Design and implement a scalable model for running debt covenants
• Build long term cash flow model for all real estate entities
• Coordinate with Accounting team to prepare amortization and debt payment schedules
• Prepare background information needed for pricing and related approvals
• Provide research and information on market conditions on an as needed basis
• Support execution of debt financings through modeling, data gathering, and coordination with related parties
• Maintain financial models with current and accurate financial information
• Support the annual budget development and management process
• Document all financial assumptions and financial projections
• Assist with budgeting analysis and recommendations
• Review monthly financial reports and raise issues
• Support development of Finance Committee and Board materials
• Support the development and implementation of team initiatives to build scalability and enhance processes while maintaining A+ service for our Home Office and Regional teams
• Perform various administrative and other related duties, and takes the lead on other special projects and requests

• 2-3 years of experience in a finance, banking or accounting role
• Strong understanding of finance principles and GAAP accounting
• Basic understanding of debt financing structures appropriate to non-profit organizations (tax-exempt bonds, New Markets Tax Credits, Community Development Financial Institutions, etc.)
• Ability to build and maintain systems that improve efficiency
• An intensive attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, adventurous environment; able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
• Strong literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, internet research, etc.)

Educational background:

• Master’s Degree – Business, Accounting, or Finance (preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting, Business, or Finance (preferred)

Uncommon Schools offers salaries commensurate with experience and a very generous benefits and vacation package. All staff members receive extensive professional development and are equipped with a laptop computer and all necessary supplies.

Uncommon Schools believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.