Financial Analyst

Mountain Housing•Asheville, NC

21h•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) has delivered affordable housing solutions for income-limited homeowners and renters in and around Buncombe County since 1988. In 2025, MHOs Board of Directors adopted a 4-year Strategic Plan that sets ambitious goals to expand affordable rental and homeownership opportunities, strengthen our home repair and down payment assistance programs, advance service-enriched housing, and deepen our commitment to equity, resilience, and community impact. As Western North Carolina continues long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene, MHOs work, and the accuracy, transparency, and stewardship of our financial systems, has never been more vital. To support this next phase of growth, MHO is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to strengthen our internal financial operations. This role will play a key part in maintaining the integrity of our accounting and funds management processes; reconciling data across multiple systems; producing timely and accurate internal and external financial reports; organizing digital and paper documentation for audit readiness and helping advance the digitization and optimization of MHOs financial workflows. The ideal candidate will be mission-aligned, highly organized, and motivated to support operational excellence as MHO scales its impact across Western North Carolina. The Financial Analyst position plays a key role in strengthening MHOs financial operations by supporting day-to-day accounting, funds management, data reconciliation, and internal and external financial reporting. This position helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, maintains organized financial documentation for audit and compliance needs, and supports the digitization and optimization of core financial processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to analyze and reconcile complex data from multiple systems to support timely, transparent, and mission-aligned decision making across the organization. This position is in-office and does not offer relocation assistance.

Requirements

Strong affinity for MHOs mission, service population; and organizational values.
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or closely related field.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles, including fund accounting concepts.
Demonstrated ability to reconcile complex financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues with accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and support decision making.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft programs, particularly Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, advanced formulas, data analysis).
Experience using MIP or similar ERP/general ledger systems; familiarity with ADP, SharePoint, and digital documentation workflows.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate financial documentation, manage multiple deadlines, and support audit readiness.
Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Adaptability to shifts in priorities and ad hoc requests.
Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
Management of charitable receipts and operational disbursements in alignment with funds management workflows and internal controls.
Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries, schedules, reconciliations, and variance explanations.
Prepare quarterly financial reporting packages, including reconciliations and analysis for the Balance Sheet, Consolidated Debt Schedule, and Profit & Loss results vs budget.
Perform routine and ad hoc analyses to support program and departmental decision-making; serve as a key financial resource for internal teams and external partners.
Prepare compliance reporting for grant funding, loans, and other financial obligations.
Oversight, monitoring, and participation in the weekly Accounts Payable process.
Maintain organized digital and paper records to support internal controls, audit readiness, and financial transparency.
Prepare audit workpapers and coordinate responses to auditor requests for the annual financial statement audit and other monitoring reviews.
Support the digitization of financial records and help build structured, accessible documentation systems across the Finance Department.
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and new reporting or planning tools.
Contribute to the standardization of procedures and development of SOPs and documentation for recurring financial processes.
Serve as a resource for project teams, property management, development, asset management, and external stakeholders to ensure understanding and adherence to financial procedures and requirements.
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned to support MHOs mission and operational excellence.