Financial Analyst

Center for Justice Innovation • New York, NY

22d • $60,000 - $82,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.
Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Finance Department is seeking a Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst will manage a portfolio of government grants and contracts, including budget and forecast preparation and analysis, ensuring compliance with government contract regulations, invoice and expense review, claims preparation for receivables, reconciliation and financial reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field and a minimum of 3 years of work experience with budgets and grants/contracts is required
• Candidate must be extremely detail oriented and have familiarity with basic accounting principles and financial/accounting systems
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required
• Experience in prioritizing projects, meeting deadlines, and initiating follow through with meticulous attention to detail and high-level accuracy both individually and in a team setting
• Solid analytical capabilities and strong writing skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relationships with staff, partner agencies, funders, and all other internal and external workforces at all levels with utmost professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonprofit and/or government accounting, including grant and contract accounting, compliance, accounts receivable, and reporting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage program grants, contracts, revenue, and expenditures
• Analyze program costs and variances to budget and forecast
• Review monthly accounting close and submit adjusting journal entries as needed
• Produce monthly program forecasts to project revenue and expenses for both line-item reimbursement and performance-based grant contracts
• Work with Project Directors to develop budgets and forecasts for revenue & operating expenses
• Manage relationships and reporting to government agencies and other funders
• Work with the Development department to prepare and review budgets for submission in response to requests for proposals and to ensure accurate programmatic and grant/project income and expense reporting and compliance
• Timely and compliant invoicing and collection of the Center’s grants and contracts
• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records for assigned contracts
• Assist with various audit functions
• Review and approve vendor invoices, staff allocations, and expense reports
• Other relevant duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA.
• We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans.
• We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level