Hiring: Fiscal Analyst Company: Ball State University Location: Muncie, IN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:35:28 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Financial Planning, Microsoft Excel About the job Required Skills: •Under the leadership and direction of the Executive Director of the OCS, attend assigned schools by visiting them regularly, developing relationships with faculty and staff, and being responsive to requests within the appropriate parameters of the charter school authorizer agreement. •Attend budget board meetings (including all board meetings of assigned schools) to analyze financial planning performance against the OCS Financial Performance Framework and recommend interventions and oversight to the Executive Director of OCS. •Serve as primary financial liaison for auditors, School Board Members, CEOs and CFOs within BSU sponsored Charter Schools to ensure understanding of their financial position. Ensures compliance with university financial performance frameworks. Provides direction and oversight for reporting on financial performance frameworks and reporting. •Collect and present qualitative and quantitative data related to the financial framework for annual performance reviews with each school's Board, as well as reviews specific to schools under renewal. •Participate in audit close-out meetings and conduct audit follow-up, including review of audit findings issued by the SBOA or independent auditor(s), and monitor resolution plans. •Develop, refine, and disseminate budget templates to Board Members, CEOs and CFOs within BSU sponsored Charter Schools to obtain monthly, quarterly and annual financial data to assess and analyze the financial stability of the charter schools, verify accuracy of data provided for use in the OCS Annual Report and submission of various IDOE reports. •Evaluate applications for new charter schools, including review of proposed budget and financial planning, school goals and objectives, and analyze the school/community need in the proposed location; make recommendation for approval or denial of applications. •Provide recommendations to Executive Director and OCS staff related to renewals, the intervention process, revocation, and contract amendments. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration with a concentration in accounting or finance, public finance, or a closely related financial field from an accredited institution. •At least three years of professional experience in education finance, public-sector finance, accounting, auditing, budgeting, or financial management, including experience reviewing and interpreting financial statements, budgets, and/or audit reports. •Highly organized; strong problem solving and public relations skills. •Effective oral and written communication skills; knowledge of public school finance. •Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the use of spreadsheets for financial analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting. •Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy; ability to provide own transportation. •Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related financial field. •Professional experience in K–12 education finance, charter school finance, governmental accounting, or public-sector financial management. •Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting financial statements, budgets, independent audit reports, and audit findings. •CPA, CGFM, CPFO, or other relevant accounting, governmental finance, or public-sector financial management credential preferred. Compensation: •$70,000 - $77,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!