Financial Analyst

Job Description

Notice of Filing of Application for Permanent Employment Certification

Notice is hereby provided that City of Worcester – School Department intends to file an Application for Permanent Employment Certification for the position of Financial Analyst with the U.S. Department of Labor.

JOB DUTIES

 Assist in the daily fiscal operations of the Worcester Public Schools, which includes forecasting expenditures, analyzing building and / or cost centers, reconciling revenues and expenditures, as well as implementing necessary cost control measures to align with

authorized appropriation limits.

 Assist and analyze the fiscal operations of the district’s utility accounts (44+ building locations) for the Worcester Public Schools, including direct oversight of monitoring investments of solar panels, lighting fixtures and net-metering credits for the district’s electricity costs, as well as upgrades to heating and cooling systems impacting utility expenditures.

 Assist in the integration and use of technology within the Finance Division for areas such as, but not limited to, payrolls, expenditures, reimbursement of grant funded positions, projected costs and salary raises and enhancing the school department’s financial

management system.

 Responsible for producing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables, as well as the development of Access databases to integrate several data sources for ongoing analysis.

 Assist the Facilities Director and their staff with financial tracking of capital investment, facilities, and environmental management projects.

 Work with utility vendors to ensure accurate billing and to address any discrepancies.

 Utilize ERP Software for the development of all financial reporting for district, management and verification of data for Phase II payroll module.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 Educational Requirement : Bachelor’s degree; Degree Field(s) acceptable : Finance, public administration, or related field.

 1 year of experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar role

Qualifying experience must include :

 Microsoft Excel, Google applications, or other data visualization tools such as Morningstar and eMoney to analyze client scenarios and identify financial trends.

 Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data by conducting regular data quality checks and implementing data validation procedures.

 Conducting advanced analysis of financial data to identify trends and anomalies.

May also qualify with Master’s degree in Finance, Public Administration, or a related field and in lieu of 1 year of qualifying experience, may substitute graduate level internship / on-campus student position that includes special requirements :

 Microsoft Excel, Google applications, or other data visualization tools such as Morningstar and eMoney to analyze client scenarios and identify financial trends.

 Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data by conducting regular data quality checks and implementing data validation procedures.

 Conducting advanced analysis of financial data to identify trends and anomalies.

How to Apply : Email cover letter and resume to thompsont@worcesterschools.net

Wage Range : $85,571 to $103,667 annually

Hours : Full-time

Place of Employment : 20 Irving Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for Permanent Employment Certification for the position of Financial Analyst. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the Certifying Officer, U.S. Department of

Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

I, Tara Thompson, certify that I have posted this notice on the employee bulletin board, in a conspicuous place, for a minimum of ten (10) consecutive business days from 2 / 18 / 2026 to and including 3 / 6 / 2026.

X Tara Thompson

Signature Date : 2 / 17 / 2026 Position Type : Full-time

Salary : $85,571 to $103,667 Per Year

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action

Employer / Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of

race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender

identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,

pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. The

Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full

range of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more

information relating to Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action contact the

Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,

508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

To maximize the effectiveness of your application, it is recommended that you provide a cover letter, which describes the specific training, and experience that you have for the position(s) that you are applying for and that you ensure that the certification information in your SchoolSpring profile is updated. Please ensure that your SchoolSpring resume, specifically, is updated as this will be used to determine your Degree and Step placement on the salary schedule.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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