Financial Analyst - Accounting at Bay Cove Human Services, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Department: Accounting



Reports To: Director of Financial Planning and Analysis



Job Description:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, providing actionable insights to support key business decisions. Develop and maintain complex financial models to aid in forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.


• Analyze financial results, trends, and metrics monthly and meet with Leaders to communicate their net results. Communicate key drivers in regards to the full financial profit and loss statement.


• Utilize strong technical and data skills to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency.


• Support the monthly accounting close and annual audit workflows, working closely with the broader Finance & Accounting team.


• Review the internal Financial Statements for errors before they are published.


• Develop and monitor budgets and other financial projections throughout the fiscal year for assigned Service Area(s) and new programs as they arise, in concert with program staff. Lead budget development and budget review meetings with division staff.


• Act as Internal Auditor for assigned Service Area(s). Perform monthly internal auditing and analysis on operational activities and budget versus actual variances. Monitor actual expenses against contracted budgets, working with program staff to ensure spending and billing according to contract budgets.


• Identify and investigate trends and issues, and communicate findings to the Supervisor. Provide Supervisor with written narrative reports by the 10th of each month.


• Negotiate funding contract terms, complete contract paperwork, contract budgets and amendments and other reporting as needed with our funders. Work with funders and program staff to resolve contract problems as they arise. Learn, follow, and stay abreast of changes to funders' and auditors' regulations regarding assigned contracts.


• Act as a liaison for program staff, and a resource for information sharing and problem solving, advising on financial impacts of programmatic decisions, and training on cost coding, budgeting and financial report interpretation to non-financial staff. Respond in a timely manner to all information requests.


• Establish trust, and maintain positive, effective and professional relationships with governmental agencies, colleagues, programs, and funding sources.


• Maintain departmental budget and subsidiary template workbooks in Excel and other formats and create new workbooks and processes for the Business Office as needed.


• Meet regularly with the Supervisor to review and address budget variances, cost projections and programmatic and contractual changes.
  Work with A/R staff and funders to ensure that appropriate collection steps are taken when necessary.


• Perform ROI analysis, and scenario modeling, and provide decision support for future business planning decisions and investments.


• Provide guidance and specialized expertise to business partners.


• Drive continuous improvement by creating new analysis, and innovating on current metrics and reporting.


• Conduct and lead quarterly/monthly financial business reviews and projects.


• Create annual budget reports; work in the budget system, analyze budget targets

• Participate in annual audit, including but not limited to preparing audit schedules, reviewing and adjusting year-end general ledger, and providing information to auditors as requested.


• Follow and implement all program safety procedures.


• Attend and achieve competency at required training, including in-service training, conferences, and seminars within the indicated timelines.


• Assist Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis with other tasks and projects as directed.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited School or College with an emphasis in the Accounting, Finance, Human Services Management, or related field, plus at least one year experience in fiscal analysis and interpreting financial reports; or a Master's degree.


• 1 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related field; experience in a corporate finance environment is preferred.


• Human Services experience preferred.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data.


• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.


• Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial software; experience with ERP systems is desirable.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.


• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.


• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Enthusiastic and proactive with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

• Superior analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability, with an appreciation for striking a practical balance between business and legal objectives.


• Strong Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.


• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with all employees and other business contacts.


• Ability to work collaboratively, negotiate, and resolve differences.


• Adaptable and open to change, able to work in ambiguous situations and respond to new information and unexpected circumstances.


• Ability to be flexible, open, and responsive to ongoing industry changes.


• Ability to effectively represent the General Counsel in a variety of settings.


• Ability to identify project opportunities and obstacles and develop effective, creative strategies to pursue opportunities.


• Ability to work independently or effectively as part of a team.


• Ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization and with external contacts.


• Ability to work well as part of a harmonious and high-functioning team.


• Self-motivated and passionate about your work.


• Considerable periods may be spent concentrating and or analyzing data.


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within defined timelines and prioritize when necessary.


• Adaptable and open to change; ability to work in ambiguous situations and respond to new information and unexpected circumstances.


• Ability to handle highly confidential, critical, and time-sensitive information.