Financial Analyst

Code.org is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team. In this role, the Financial Analyst will work closely with the VP of Finance to provide support in financial planning and analysis. The analyst will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, generating insights, developing forecasting processes, collaborating with leaders, and assisting with budgeting and reconciliations. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Finance, 2-5 years of analytical experience, strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software.

• Serve as a Finance liaison, encouraging effective communication and collaboration throughout the organization.
• Meticulously prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, offering comprehensive reports on variances.
• Use financial data analysis to generate valuable insights and recommend solutions to business challenges.
• Develop and update monthly forecasting processes and models, encompassing P&L, Income, Cash, and Staffing.
• Continuously refine reporting processes to scale with the growth of the company.
• Collaborate with leaders to determine useful KPIs and metrics that will help drive business decisions.
• Partner with the Fundraising team to evaluate the pipeline, build project and program budgets and reports, and reconcile the accounting system to Salesforce data.
• Collaborate with the VP of Finance to prepare the annual operating budget.
• Ensure the upkeep of the general ledger, with a focus on multi-dimensional reporting with the Accounting Manager.
• Construct ad hoc financial models, reports, and analyses as required.
• Evaluate software solutions for budgeting and forecasting, and communicate recommendations to the VP of Finance and Accounting Manager.
• Collaborate with the Accounting team to support month-end close reconciliations and reviews.
• Assist the Business Operations Manager in exercises related to cost-saving analysis.
• Undertake any other duties as necessary to fulfill the role.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance
• 2-5 years of related analytical experience required with strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Professional demeanor, possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment, as well as independently and to be adaptable and responsive
• A high level of comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, informal remote-first work environment
• A high level of digital literacy; proficiency with Microsoft Office and G-Suite as well as an advanced or expert user of spreadsheets (Excel and/or G-Sheets)
• Familiarity with Salesforce reports and dashboards
• Experience working in QuickBooks Online or other accounting software and general GAAP awareness
• Willingness to develop and grow with the organization
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Pass a pre-employment background check
• Be willing to travel a minimum of two times per year for team events

• Technology subsidy consistent with our Bring Your Own Device environment
• Flexible, engaging, and remote working environment
• Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation annually, sick leave, and 'winter break' office closure the two weeks that include Christmas and New Years
• Medical, dental and vision premiums paid at 100% for FT positions and their dependents
• Option to participate in 403b retirement plan
• Annual professional development stipend
• The opportunity to help students learn better and change the face of computer science
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 requirement
• Equal opportunity employer and value diversity
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities