Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis

After School Matters•Chicago, IL

26d•$81,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Summary of Position: Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will be instrumental in assisting the CFO with analyses of complex financial and operational projects. They will also assist in preparing materials for Finance Committee meetings. The ideal candidate will have the innate ability to triangulate data from a variety of sources to identify trends, opportunities, and optimal solutions to further the mission of After School Matters. The FP&A Manager also ensures the development of accurate budgets from those for small scale grants to the annual organizational budget. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

Ability to process complex data and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities
Ability to pivot quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Highly organized and extremely detail-oriented
Energetic team player who works well in collaborative situations
Effective management of diverse staff
Able to exercise sound judgement
Excellent oral and written communication skills; capable of presenting data and/or analysis to different audiences in a clear and concise manner
Extensive knowledge of computer software (e.g. Word, Power Point, Excel) within a Windows environment
Database software expertise (e.g. financial)
Bachelor’s degree required
4-6 years’ experience in non-profit financial planning & analysis including budgeting, reporting, and forecasting
Hybrid role with 2-3+ days/week in-person work required
Ability to travel to ASM sites as needed

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of government grant requirements and regulations, preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the budget and projection processes, issuing financial reports including those for the Board
Contribute to the grant cycle for funding from government sources
Assist the Accounting team as needed
Contribute to developing the organization’s annual budget
Analyze budget variance and other financial data as needed
Manage the process and workflow for the organization’s quarterly projections
Oversee the preparation and distribution of financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc basis
Prepare numbers required for presentations for the Finance Committee
In collaboration with Programs, Development and Research, support in responding to various, periodic proposal processes, contributing to budget development as needed
Monitor the implementation of the contract and issuance of invoices and/or expenditure reporting
Ensure utilization of funding and prepare budget revisions as needed
Manage the semiannual task order process for the Chicago Public Schools contract with support from Programs, and People and Culture Department
Oversee two external financial audits annually for the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
Assist the Accounting team on an ongoing basis including topics such as Cash Flow Management, Restricted Net Assets review, and Month End Close process
Provide support to the Controller during the annual financial audit
Other duties as assigned