Metropolitan Family Services
Financial Analyst
Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Metropolitan Family Services
empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,900 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.
We are now hiring for a full-time
Financial Analyst
to join our Team!
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Working with program staff prepares annual MFS budgets for assigned areas.Prepares forecasts monthly using latest information available and through ongoing communication with program staff.Maintains funder contracts/works with program staff to prepare funder budgets, reports and revisions as necessary for assigned areas.Regularly meets with Executive Directors and Managers individually to advance their understanding of complex financial reporting and assist them in managing their projects financially.Prepares ad hoc financial analysis as requested.Participates in month end close related to contract revenue accruals, accounts payable and staff allocations. Makes corrections if needed.Investigates causes of operating expense variances from budget.Reviews and analyzes cash collection and aging reports for assigned contracts. Follows-up on delinquent funders.As assigned, responsible for preparation of required external reports including analytical reports/audits to governmental agencies and other funding sources.Responds to requests from program staff for financial analysis of assigned projects.As assigned, prepares schedules for the annual external audit.Responds to auditor inquiries. Takes lead on funder audits for assigned projects.Other duties as assigned.QULIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field,
required.Experience working public accounting or private industry,
preferred.Nonprofit experience a plus.Employment with MFS requires proof of vaccination or an approved Medical exemption,
required.Expertise in automated financial data processing systems
preferred.Financial Edge accounting software and Access skills
preferred.Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.SALARY:
Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $65,000.Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions.Dental and Vision Insurance Options12 paid HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO)401K PlanTraining and Professional Development Plan with E- LearningWellness Initiative ProgramEmployee Assistance Network
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,900 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.
We are now hiring for a full-time
Financial Analyst
to join our Team!
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Working with program staff prepares annual MFS budgets for assigned areas.Prepares forecasts monthly using latest information available and through ongoing communication with program staff.Maintains funder contracts/works with program staff to prepare funder budgets, reports and revisions as necessary for assigned areas.Regularly meets with Executive Directors and Managers individually to advance their understanding of complex financial reporting and assist them in managing their projects financially.Prepares ad hoc financial analysis as requested.Participates in month end close related to contract revenue accruals, accounts payable and staff allocations. Makes corrections if needed.Investigates causes of operating expense variances from budget.Reviews and analyzes cash collection and aging reports for assigned contracts. Follows-up on delinquent funders.As assigned, responsible for preparation of required external reports including analytical reports/audits to governmental agencies and other funding sources.Responds to requests from program staff for financial analysis of assigned projects.As assigned, prepares schedules for the annual external audit.Responds to auditor inquiries. Takes lead on funder audits for assigned projects.Other duties as assigned.QULIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field,
required.Experience working public accounting or private industry,
preferred.Nonprofit experience a plus.Employment with MFS requires proof of vaccination or an approved Medical exemption,
required.Expertise in automated financial data processing systems
preferred.Financial Edge accounting software and Access skills
preferred.Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.SALARY:
Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $65,000.Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions.Dental and Vision Insurance Options12 paid HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO)401K PlanTraining and Professional Development Plan with E- LearningWellness Initiative ProgramEmployee Assistance Network
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)