Overview
Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks!
The Brookings
Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new
ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.
We bring together leading experts in government
and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality
research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy,
development, governance and metropolitan policy.
With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect,
and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and
welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors.
The Office of Financial Service (OFS) is dedicated to supporting the
mission of Brookings by ensuring and enhancing its financial health and promoting financial efficiency and innovation. We accomplish this by
safeguarding the institution’s assets, stewarding donor contributions and providing quality and client-driven service characterized by
professionalism, integrity, reliability, transparency, accountability, expertise, and above all else – respectfulness and fairness.
OFS is comprised of Accounting, Financial Planning and Management, Financial Operations and Investments.
The Office of Financial
Planning and Management (OFPM) is responsible for preparing and executing against the annual institutional operating and capital budgets as
well as long-range financial modeling for the Brookings Institution. This includes financial management of Institutional Initiatives and all
Business Units. OFPM also oversee grants financial management for the Institution, which consists of a diversified funding portfolio,
including U.S. and foreign governments, private foundations, individuals and Universities.
The Financial Analyst is a member of the
Office of Financial Planning and Management (OFPM) and reports to the Director of Finance, Planning and Analysis The Office of Financial
Planning and Management (OFPM) is responsible for the integration and oversight of all of Brookings’s financial planning, budgeting,
forecasting, reporting, and analysis, as well as interdisciplinary and strategic initiative tracking in support of its $90+ million business
operation. The Office reports to Senior Vice President and its primary objective is to strengthen the Brookings culture by facilitating
forward thinking and financial accountability. This office works with senior management across all research, administrative operating
support, and business areas of the organization to develop, integrate, consolidate and report both short-range (actual, budget, and
forecast) and long-range (strategic, multi-year) estimates, plans, and initiatives. The OFPM spearheads the analysis process in conducting
standard and special analyses that provide insightful views into the Institution’s operations and financial performance, including
identifying, evaluating, and reporting on both tactical and strategic initiatives as well as risks and opportunities to the
organization’s goals and commitments. The OFPM spearheads capital planning and it supports any aspect of the Brookings controllership
environment, including working with the Brookings’s Controller, external auditors, donors, etc., to ensure compliance with accounting
standards and regulatory requirements.
Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular
in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week.
Vaccine
Policy: Brookings requires all staff to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 to be in Brookings buildings.
Individuals that?(i) have?a qualifying medical condition that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, or (ii) who object to being
vaccinated based on a sincerely held religious belief, may request a reasonable accommodation.? Brookings policies on masks and other
pandemic mitigation measures will continue to be informed by DC and CDC guidelines.
Responsibilities
Ready to contribute to Brookings success?
This position is responsible
for supporting the Director of Finance on data analysis, management, and visualization with regards to institution-wide budgeting,
forecasting and actuals, including drafting financial statements, presentations, charts, and dashboards for the Institution. The Financial
Analyst will provide in-depth analyses of operating revenue and expense data for Brookings research programs and business units. This is an
excellent opportunity to develop strong financial planning and analytical skills while working at a high-impact organization.
Financial Analysis (80%)
Prepares, summarizes, updates, and verifies Institutional and program-level
accounting and budget financial data, including but not limited to: 1) budgeted and actual revenue and expense, 2) direct and indirect
allocation rates, 3) endowment revenue, 4) operating cash, 5) staffing, 6) capital expenses, 7) fund balances, and 8) other data and
KPIs
Consolidates and updates annual, quarterly, and monthly trackers, reports, and dashboards including 1)
monthly actuals reports and dashboards, 2) monthly and quarterly financial status dashboards, 3) program reserve balance projections, 4)
monthly and quarterly cash projections, 5) revenue reports and reconciliations, and 6) other trackers, reports, and dashboards as
assigned
Builds, updates, and verifies complex financial models including but not limited to: 1) variance analyses, 2)
forecasts and projections, 3) scenario building, 4) trend analyses, 5) profit and loss statements, 6) return on investments, and 7) other
analyses as assigned
Assists in the consolidation budget and forecast submissions from programs, reviewing and verifying
submission data and supporting materials for completeness, consistency, and accuracy
Assists in preparation of materials
for annual budget and monthly actuals review meetings with programs; responsible for quality control of financial data as well as formatting
of all materials.
Prepares, verifies, and updates budget, forecast, and actual data in SQL databases, ensuring data
integrity and updating linked dashboards in data visualization software (currently Tableau)
Creates, updates, verifies,
and optimizes presentations of financial data in Excel and PowerPoint using advanced data visualization methods
Supports
the preparation of dashboards, presentations, analyses, and other materials for the Budget and Finance Committee meetings
Helps with tool and process development throughout the year such as the budget templates, notes templates, maintenance of financial
planning calendar documents, milestone tracking, dashboard and reporting templates
Drafts written qualitative and
descriptive analyses of financial data, critically assessing and summarizing key takeaways, variances, and issues
Other Responsibilities (20%)
Qualifications
Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings
values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications:
Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required; in accounting, finance, or related field
preferred. Minimum two years of relevant work experience required. Experience with identifying critical information needs for decision
support, pinpointing the sources of information and utilizing the financial systems or chosen technologies to present data through
meaningful management reports required. Experience in a non-profit setting is preferred. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the
U.S.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
High level of attention to detail required; strong administrative and
organizational skills required; excellent communication skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required; advanced excel skills
required; advanced PowerPoint skills preferred; proficiency in data management software strongly preferred; familiarity with data
visualization software preferred; PeopleSoft knowledge a plus. Budget experience and familiarity with budgeting or accounting software
required. Solid knowledge of budgets and accounting principles. Must be a mature, self-motivated, team player who gets along well with a
variety of personality-types and can work independently. Proven ability to develop new and refine existing processes to new situations. Must
be flexible and capable of working in a fast-paced environment with shifting and competing priorities. Must be customer service oriented.
Extreme honesty and discretion required, with the ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
Additional
Information:
What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both
traditional benefits and unique offerings.
Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please
attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply. Please note: if you have applied to more than one
Brookings job opening you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment.
Successful
completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all
its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law.
Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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