Finance Manager (Financial Planning/Analysis)

AGI) is looking for an experienced
Director of Finance to join our amazing team! This is an opportunity for a strong detail-oriented Director of Finance who is looking for personal and professional growth in a dynamic organization that values competence, professionalism and problem-solving curiosity. Administratively reporting to the AGI Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), with explicit accountability to the University President and direct access to the relevant boards and committees, this role will be the financial representative of the university.

Duties include supporting budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting in a publicly traded higher education environment. Strong ability to analyze enrollment-driven revenue streams, monitor operating performance, and deliver actionable insights to finance leadership. Partnering with accounting and operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, improve forecasting accuracy, and support data-driven decision-making. Support monthly financial reporting processes, including preparation of variance analyses and reconciliation of actuals vs.

Assist in building annual operating budgets and long-range planning models under guidance
Produce recurring KPI reports tracking enrollment, revenue per student, retention, and operating performance metrics. Collect and validate financial data across departments to ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting inputs. Improve reporting efficiency by standardizing Excel templates and automating recurring reporting deliverables. Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including variance analysis of revenue, expenses, and EBITDA performance for review by senior management.

Assist in development and maintenance of enrollment and tuition revenue models, incorporating student start trends, retention assumptions, and pricing changes. Analyze key financial and operational metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting business performance. Partner with accounting and academic teams to ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data and assumptions used in forecasts. Support quarterly financial close and external reporting processes by providing variance explanations and supporting schedules for Quarterly and Annual Reports filings.

Build and maintain Excel-based/Budget (budgeting tool) financial models to support scenario analysis, forecasting updates, and ad hoc executive requests. Prepare and present financial analysis for accreditors and regulators. Support ad hoc financial analysis requests for leadership, including enrollment scenarios and expense trend analysis. Identify and support process improvements that enhance reporting efficiency, data accuracy, and forecast reliability. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

Graduate education preferred (MBA or CPA)
A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance. Experience managing operational functions, financial aid and student accounts team experience a plus. Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Strong experience working in financial planning and analysis software. Experience in publicly traded financial reporting environment. Experience in audits, controls, accreditation, institution-level reporting, and governance a plus.

Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, Modeling), PowerPoint (Executive Reporting Decks)
Some travel required. Ability to translate data into clear financial insights for decision-makers.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with some in-office days each week (office located near PHX Sky Harbor area). This is a hybrid position that requires working from home using a university-provided laptop. The role involves regular use of email, video conferencing, and other online tools to communicate and complete tasks. Employees are responsible for abiding by all FERPA privacy laws within their remote work environment.

When at the office, the essential functions of the job are usually performed in an environmentally controlled facility where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. At Aspen Group, we embrace diversity, we support it, we celebrate it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and our community. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.