Nonprofit Financial Analyst (Hybrid)

Financial Analyst (Hybrid in Durham, NC; Washington, DC; or Chicago, IL)The Financial Analyst role on our Partner Solutions team works for a variety of nonprofit clients in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to advise on financial management best practices and ensure high quality financial reporting.Essential ResponsibilitiesProvide financial client service to internal colleagues and a portfolio of external clients by reviewing and analyzing programmatic financial statements, preparing forecasts and other financial customizations, and problem solving as other financial issues or questions arise.Review and help prepare the financial components of proposals and grant reports to private foundation funders.Communicate financial information in a way that is understandable and accessible to non-financial stakeholders.Participate in the preparation of trainings designed for internal staff and external clients on processes and best practices in nonprofit financial management.Update and maintain shared financial templates and other key resources of the client financial services team.Work collaboratively with non-financial colleagues across multiple departments to improve systems, processes, and the accuracy of financial reporting for clients.To Be Successful in This Role, You’ll NeedRequiredMinimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience with financial and grant reporting in a nonprofit or client service setting.Knowledge of nonprofit finance and accounting best practices and concepts.Proficiency with Excel for data analysis and developing templates for client use.Ability to simplify and explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, client service environment.Proficiency with problem solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail.PreferredExperience managing private foundation grants.Financial management experience with fiscal sponsors.Familiarity with the rules governing 501(c)(3)’s and 501(c)(4)’s.Our Core CompetenciesAbility to provide excellent service to clients, including being able to diagnose and anticipate difficult service challenges, provide proactive and effective client-centered solutions, pass along service lessons to teammates, and demonstrate a strong understanding of the client’s perspective.The ability to effectively manage projects, proactively problem solve, and ensure quality control.A high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to use that intelligence to appropriately adapt to stakeholders’ needs.The ability to effectively help communicate complex and nuanced messages to a variety of audiences, including adapting style, tone and content to meet various needs.The ability to work cooperatively and inclusively with others to achieve shared goals, including supporting efforts that promote a safe and welcoming culture, providing timely and constructive feedback, and highlighting and sharing significant and new knowledge across the team.The ability to use available resources and feedback to continually develop mastery in your role and facilitate team learning, including a willingness to request feedback and incorporate it to improve individual performance and to seek out and participate in career-relevant learning activities.The ability to take ownership and be creative and solutions-oriented when encountering challenges that don’t have obvious answers, including the ability to solve challenges independently.The ability to integrate DEI into work processes and demonstrate understanding of how oppression, privilege, and power present in interactions and work.Working with UsWhile this position can be hybrid in Durham, NC, Washington, DC, or Chicago, IL, please note that all Arabella Advisors’ offices have reopened, and we work in a hybrid environment.We are committed to having a passion-driven, inclusive, transparent, collaborative, healthy, and fun culture. We invite you to visit our careers page to learn more.About Arabella AdvisorsArabella Advisors helps foundations, philanthropists, and investors who are serious about impact achieve the greatest good with their resources. We work on issues ranging from the social and economic advancement of women and girls, and conservation of our climate and planet, to reducing poverty and inequity in the United States and around the world.How To ApplySubmit a resume and a one-page cover letter online. The cover letter should address why you’re excited to work at Arabella and why you’re qualified for this specific job.Arabella Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to racial equity. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.

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