Foothill Family Looking for Financial Analyst at Pasadena, CA  Full Time

SUMMARY

The position is responsible for assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of the annual and contract budget processes; providing comprehensive and complex analysis and recommendations to senior leadership in support of ongoing improvements to the effectiveness of the Agency’s budgeting and spending processes. Analyzes financial and budget results and prepares budget recommendations, prepares ads hoc, monthly and annual financial summaries reflecting expenditures, budget balances and other fiscal data for departments; coordinates and processes the preparation of grant funding budgets; prepares and maintains complex reports; represents, Controller and CFO in meetings; develops a depth of knowledge in key program areas; and responds to inquiries..

This role reports to the Controller, but works closely with the Chief Financial Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and promotes the mission of the Agency: Foothill Family empowers children and families to achieve success in relationships, school, and work through community-based services that advance growth and development.
• Works closely with CFO and Controller to gather and analyze budgetary data for modeling, projecting, forecasting, and planning.
• Provides in-depth financial analysis and reports, including revenue and expenditure analysis, revenue modeling, and projection calculation.
• Works collaboratively on critical strategic financial questions, identifies, researches, and analyzes to resolve variances on requests to enhance senior leadership decisions affecting Agency’s policies and the strategic plan.
• Assists with the development and implementation of the fiscal and budgetary management process for the Agency, including the annual budget calendar and the annual operating budget process.
• Monitors budget(s), income, and expenses throughout the fiscal year; develops projections and makes recommends as necessary.
• Coordinates program/departmental budget planning and development process; provides accurate and timely information and assistance throughout all stages of the budget proposal preparation process. Prepares and distributes documents and schedules to support the budget planning and development process.
• Provides monthly variance reports to departments; analyzes variances and works with appropriate division and department heads to resolve variances. Provides training and technical expertise to employees for budget/financial areas and budget/accounts analysis as needed.
• Works closely with Program/department heads to ensure accurate financial reporting and decision support. Assists in preparing cost-benefit analysis of projects, programs, and related proposals and related allocation.
• Participates in month-end closing activities, analyzing variances to budget and projection, and preparing financial reports. Monitors, reconciles, and reports on multiple projects and programs. Prepares ad hoc financial reports as requested.
• Participates in preparation of financial statements, including variance reports and analysis, for multiple audiences (e.g., executive leadership, program/department heads, budget submitters, etc.). Prepares and delivers budget-related presentations for multiple audiences.
• Input budget data and implements procedures for specialized budgets, including special financial data gathering for items such as indirect costs and overhead allocations that would be applied to special funds and categorical programs.
• Supports improved budget data transparency and reliability.
• Displays sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomics characteristics.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Accounting, Finance or Business required
• A minimum of 2 years responsible experience in Accounting, Budgeting or a closely related field.
• Strong critical thinking, analysis, organizational and communication skills
• Strong computer skills in using Microsoft Excel, Word. Power Point and accounting and/or financial software systems with advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience working with general ledgers and budgets, knowledge of Sage 100 or equivalent accounting system is helpful
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to be extremely accurate and check others work for accuracy.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.