Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Phalen Leadership Academies is a transformative education nonprofit that provides a range of resources to enhance communities through innovative educational models. The Compliance Data Reporting Analyst will be responsible for ensuring adherence to state and authorizer regulatory reporting requirements, conducting audits, and analyzing data to identify compliance gaps.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the Compliance/Legal National Team and help ensure adherence to all state and authorizer regulatory reporting requirements
- Identify potential high-risk areas, determine appropriate corrective actions, and support effective implementation
- Expertise in Michigan Department of Education state reporting procedures and requirements
- Strong knowledge of county audit processes, including support for desk and field audits in accordance with Michigan Department of Education manuals, guidance, and applicable regulations
- Experience evaluating district and academy compliance with pupil accounting rules, state aid requirements, and reporting deadlines
- Demonstrated experience conducting internal audits related to student data reporting, teacher certification, and other assigned compliance areas
- Proficiency in analyzing SIS data and internal controls to identify risks, deficiencies, inconsistencies, and compliance gaps
- Experience managing PowerSchool SIS data and related reporting workflows
- Ability to monitor updates to state regulations, manuals, and compliance guidance, and apply changes to reporting practices as needed
- Ability to multitask, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative to stay current with federal and state reporting requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to share information clearly and professionally
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to learn new processes quickly
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and stay productive with minimal supervision in a remote environment
- Ability to contribute effectively both independently and as part of a larger collaborative team
Skills
- Expertise in Michigan Department of Education state reporting procedures and requirements
- Strong knowledge of county audit processes, including support for desk and field audits in accordance with Michigan Department of Education manuals, guidance, and applicable regulations
- Experience evaluating district and academy compliance with pupil accounting rules, state aid requirements, and reporting deadlines
- Demonstrated experience conducting internal audits related to student data reporting, teacher certification, and other assigned compliance areas
- Proficiency in analyzing SIS data and internal controls to identify risks, deficiencies, inconsistencies, and compliance gaps
- Experience managing PowerSchool SIS data and related reporting workflows
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to monitor updates to state regulations, manuals, and compliance guidance, and apply changes to reporting practices as needed
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
- Ability to multitask, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative to stay current with federal and state reporting requirements
- Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to share information clearly and professionally
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to learn new processes quickly
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and stay productive with minimal supervision in a remote environment
- Ability to contribute effectively both independently and as part of a larger collaborative team
- Ability to provide the equipment needed to perform the role remotely
- Excellent research skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent financial reporting skills
- Ability to budget and forecast
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
- Professional development opportunities, including participation in our annual Leader Institute
- Opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other School Leaders in the network
Company Overview
PLA is a nonprofit school turnaround operator with a network of high quality, tuition-free public and charter schools. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://phalenacademies.org.