Financial Analyst

Project for Pride in Living•Minneapolis, MN

12d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst plays a vital role in supporting the organization's financial health and strategic decision-making. This position is responsible for preparing monthly program financial records, managing government and private grant accounting, producing financial statements, analyzing budget-to-actual variances, and reconciling revenue. The Financial Analyst will also partner closely with the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to support organization-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities, helping drive informed decisions and advance the organization's mission.

Requirements

Ability to develop financial materials that are easily understandable to a variety of audiences
General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Aptitude for problem-solving by assessing situations, collecting, and analyzing information, and proposing effective solutions
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Bachelor’s Degree
2-5 years of finance and/or accounting work experience, with knowledge of grant management preferred
Experience working with financial systems
Work experience with monthly and/or annual reconciliations
Work experience creating and entering journal entries

Responsibilities

Supports program accounting closing process
Evaluates grant funding expectations and requirements, prepares and submits monthly and quarterly reimbursement requests to funders
Provides analytical support regarding budget variances, financial statement accounts, financial performance metrics
Leads meetings with program leaders to review departmental financial statements and identify financial risks and opportunities
Supports supervisor with key financial planning processes including annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting
Provides support to the annual audit process