Senior Financial Analyst

The Legal Aid Society • New York, NY

4h • $99,000 - $109,000

About The Position

The Legal Aid Society (LAS) has an annual revenue of more than $400 million in
restricted City, State and unrestricted development revenue to fund its three
practice areas, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Rights and Civil Legal Services.

The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst works closely with the Manager
of FP&A to execute the organizations financial strategy, primarily funded by
government funding agencies and private foundations. This role assists the
Manager in overseeing and managing the financial planning and analysis team,
providing essential financial analysis for annual budgets, quarterly forecasts,
and multi-year finance planning.

The position will work collaboratively with other Departments within the Legal
Aid Society including but not limited to Payroll, Grants and Contracts,
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Development, Human Resources, Facilities, Legal
and IT.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis,
budgeting, forecasting and reporting. This position requires exceptional
analytical skills combined with advanced technological expertise to develop
budgets, track spending, analyze cash flow, and forecast program activities
related to grants and contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a focus in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Political Science or related field preferred
• Minimum 4 years of related experience involving analytical research and reporting of complex financial data
• Advance skills in Excel and ability to analyze large volumes of data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to meet deadlines and escalate critical time sensitive issues in a timely manner
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (Financial modeling, pivot tables, financial formulas, etc.) and financial reporting tools
• Ability to communicate complex financial data in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing the most critical ones
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Sense of professionalism, confidentiality, and a strong work ethic
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers
• Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships
• Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect
• Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission and values

Nice To Haves

• Non-profit experience preferred
• Experience with Vena Solutions and Financial Edge preferred
• Knowledge of grants, billing practices, and related regulations is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop grant level budgets ensuring compliance with all internal LAS and grant funder fiscal policies
• Submit annual grant level budgets, monitor and submit mid-year budget modifications that may be necessary to ensure effective grant spending
• Create and deliver accurate, timely, and actionable financial reports, dashboards, and presentations via Vena Solutions to senior management, highlighting key insights and variances
• Recommend adjustments to spending to minimize budget modifications while spending all available funds
• Act as liaison with Practice areas regarding program finance activity at the grant and contract level
• Prepare and present financial performance reports, highlighting key metrics, trends, and insights to program teams
• Maintain financial models, reporting tools, and data reports to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial processes
• Work closely with other departments to ensure data consistency and alignment across the organization
• Develop, maintain, and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed
• Acquire, manage, manipulate, and analyze large amounts of data from multiple sources utilizing Excel, other Microsoft Office Suite tools, and other software as needed
• Prioritize and manage frequent, high-impact special projects
• Create, modify, and update Financial Edge reports as needed. Identify and implement process improvements within the financial reporting and planning cycles by leveraging Vena Solutions’ workflow automation and reporting capabilities
• Provide strong technical and analytical support to the Billing Operations team
• Participate in continuous professional development
• Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more.
• The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs.
• Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice.

What This Job Offers

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