Eastersealschicago
Financial Reporting/Budget Analyst
Eastersealschicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
DescriptionEMBRACING ABILITIES. EXPANDING POSSIBILITIES.
Easterseals is a non-profit organization serving the Chicago and Rockford Region. Easterseals works diligently to encourage individuals to reach their full potential, helping to create individualized success stories. Our core services are comprised of a wide range of programs, including Easterseals Academies for individuals living with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Home Visiting, training, and more.For more information about our organization, please visit us online at
www.eastersealschicago.org .This
Financial Reporting/Budget Analyst
upholds and advances Easterseals' mission, vision, values, and strategic plan, contributing to the organization's and the finance team's strategic goals and objectives. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Vice President of Finance, with a dotted line to the Controller, the
Financial Reporting/Budget Analyst
is primarily responsible for preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial reports, budgets, and analyses.This position is headquartered at
Easterseals Chicago Location at 1939 W 13th Street, Chicago, IL 60608.MAJOR FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:Assist the Controller with the preparation and analytical review of the monthly financial statements.Serve as the backup to the Controller, taking full charge and responsibility for monthly financial statements in his absence.Lead development of the organization’s annual budget by collaborating with department managers to gather necessary information on strategic initiatives, revenue streams, staffing, and spending plans, and analyzing and modeling revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities.Build and maintain an 18-month rolling forecast model.Monitor monthly budget vs. actual performance and report budget-to-actuals to program managers and Senior Leadership. Advise and recommend actions for addressing underspending or overspending.Prepare data visualizations including the agency’s financial dashboard and operational dashboards.Assist with preparing various analyses and reports, which may include Form 990, the CYEFR, the CFR, Easterseals National reporting, census reports, etc.Prepare financial models, analyses, and projections to support organizational planning and decision-making, including variance analyses, forecasts, trend analyses, and other ad hoc analyses.Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.Ensure compliance with GAAP and organizational policies in all financial reporting. Assist in the preparation and coordination of audits, including providing necessary documentation and support.Stay current with accounting and finance standards, best practices, and government regulations, proactively incorporating them into daily tasks.Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Finance or Controller.RequirementsEducation/Certification:Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge/Experience Required:A minimum of 5 years of budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, and financial analysis and modeling experience.Experience with MIP or similar accounting software.Knowledge and experience using the advanced features of Microsoft Excel.Knowledge and experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI preferred.Skills/Abilities:Advanced computer skills, including expert-level proficiency in Excel and at least intermediate proficiency in AdobePro, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.Exceptional analytical, budgeting, and modeling skills.Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), best practices in accounting policies and procedures, and internal controls.Excellent mathematical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Proven ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization, as well as with external clients and customers.Exceptional oral and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills. Coordination and communication with managers, funders, auditors, and other key stakeholders are essential.Strong ability to analyze and interpret financial data, and to prepare financial reports, analyses, and reconciliations.Capability to develop and manage action plans and projects, and to handle multiple projects simultaneously.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accuracy-driven.Demonstrate expertise in his/her functional area, leveraging a unique core of knowledge and skills to achieve results.Open to new approaches and takes steps to increase knowledge, skills, and abilities, both from within and outside Easterseals.Ensure customer satisfaction through the process of monitoring, developing, improving, and delivering excellent service.Adhere to the department and Easterseals policy and procedures. Achieve results that support and contribute to the accomplishments of the strategic plan of the organization, and the department.Adhere to established quality, and performance improvement standards, and the ability to anticipate and bring about change when needed.ADA: Easterseals will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Unless exempted by the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons hired for this position are required to possess the ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to treat clients, i.e., bending, floor-sitting, etc., as well as to have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
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Easterseals is a non-profit organization serving the Chicago and Rockford Region. Easterseals works diligently to encourage individuals to reach their full potential, helping to create individualized success stories. Our core services are comprised of a wide range of programs, including Easterseals Academies for individuals living with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Home Visiting, training, and more.For more information about our organization, please visit us online at
www.eastersealschicago.org .This
Financial Reporting/Budget Analyst
upholds and advances Easterseals' mission, vision, values, and strategic plan, contributing to the organization's and the finance team's strategic goals and objectives. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Vice President of Finance, with a dotted line to the Controller, the
Financial Reporting/Budget Analyst
is primarily responsible for preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial reports, budgets, and analyses.This position is headquartered at
Easterseals Chicago Location at 1939 W 13th Street, Chicago, IL 60608.MAJOR FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:Assist the Controller with the preparation and analytical review of the monthly financial statements.Serve as the backup to the Controller, taking full charge and responsibility for monthly financial statements in his absence.Lead development of the organization’s annual budget by collaborating with department managers to gather necessary information on strategic initiatives, revenue streams, staffing, and spending plans, and analyzing and modeling revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities.Build and maintain an 18-month rolling forecast model.Monitor monthly budget vs. actual performance and report budget-to-actuals to program managers and Senior Leadership. Advise and recommend actions for addressing underspending or overspending.Prepare data visualizations including the agency’s financial dashboard and operational dashboards.Assist with preparing various analyses and reports, which may include Form 990, the CYEFR, the CFR, Easterseals National reporting, census reports, etc.Prepare financial models, analyses, and projections to support organizational planning and decision-making, including variance analyses, forecasts, trend analyses, and other ad hoc analyses.Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.Ensure compliance with GAAP and organizational policies in all financial reporting. Assist in the preparation and coordination of audits, including providing necessary documentation and support.Stay current with accounting and finance standards, best practices, and government regulations, proactively incorporating them into daily tasks.Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Finance or Controller.RequirementsEducation/Certification:Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge/Experience Required:A minimum of 5 years of budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, and financial analysis and modeling experience.Experience with MIP or similar accounting software.Knowledge and experience using the advanced features of Microsoft Excel.Knowledge and experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI preferred.Skills/Abilities:Advanced computer skills, including expert-level proficiency in Excel and at least intermediate proficiency in AdobePro, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.Exceptional analytical, budgeting, and modeling skills.Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), best practices in accounting policies and procedures, and internal controls.Excellent mathematical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Proven ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization, as well as with external clients and customers.Exceptional oral and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills. Coordination and communication with managers, funders, auditors, and other key stakeholders are essential.Strong ability to analyze and interpret financial data, and to prepare financial reports, analyses, and reconciliations.Capability to develop and manage action plans and projects, and to handle multiple projects simultaneously.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accuracy-driven.Demonstrate expertise in his/her functional area, leveraging a unique core of knowledge and skills to achieve results.Open to new approaches and takes steps to increase knowledge, skills, and abilities, both from within and outside Easterseals.Ensure customer satisfaction through the process of monitoring, developing, improving, and delivering excellent service.Adhere to the department and Easterseals policy and procedures. Achieve results that support and contribute to the accomplishments of the strategic plan of the organization, and the department.Adhere to established quality, and performance improvement standards, and the ability to anticipate and bring about change when needed.ADA: Easterseals will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Unless exempted by the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons hired for this position are required to possess the ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to treat clients, i.e., bending, floor-sitting, etc., as well as to have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
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