Finance Analyst

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization seeks a part-time Finance Analyst to support critical operations and drive funds to nonprofits. The role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and communication skills, who can manage a variety of financial functions effectively in a remote, flexible environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Remote-friendly workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Experience in a social impact or nonprofit organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support in budgeting and forecasting.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and support for accounting entries.
• Oversee donor advised fund activities and manage grant reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Who We Are:

Are you ready for a mission? Nonprofits across the country need your help. At For Good (previously known as the Network for Good Donor Advised Fund), we power good causes through an innovative giving platform and partnership programs. Since 2001, we have disbursed $5.5 billion dollars to nearly 450,000 unique charities across the United States.

We're looking for a part time (20 to 25 hours per week) Finance Analyst to play a critical role in helping us scale up our operations, impact, and mission of driving funds to nonprofits fueled by our technology enabled donor advised fund. We are looking for someone who is passionate about teamwork, has a strong attention to detail, and is able to take on a wide array of functions.

Responsibilities:

The For Good Finance Analyst will provide support to the organization's VP of Accounting and Finance in the following areas:

• Provide financial and analytical support in areas such as:
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Customer/partner pricing models
• Vendor analysis and due diligence
• Investment/cash management reviews and analysis
• Risk management analysis
• Perform a variety of ad hoc financial, operational or other analyses/data pulls.
• Manage or assist with analyses associated with process improvement initiatives, accounting integrations and automations.
• Support data-related analyses needed for IRS Form 990 and various state charitable registration forms.
• Provide occasional support for accounting journal entries and schedules that require it.
• Assist with managing our donor advised fund activities including:
• Performing a variety of day-to-day oversight activities of the donor advised fund and associated flow of funds and controls including reviews of pre-disbursement grants and reissues to nonprofit organizations.
• Working with For Good's data team to update and enhance our organizational KPI Dashboard.
• Leading donor advised fund specific analyses such as segmentation and associated action plans on grant checks that are uncashed by charities or funds otherwise undeliverable to charities.

Requirements

Who You Are:

• Passionate about using your skill set for good causes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Strong analytical skills required
• Data-driven and analytical. Innate problem solver. Proactive in finding problems AND arriving at a variety of creative solutions and recommendations
• Reliable (can be trusted with sensitive data and strict deadlines).
• High energy and able to prioritize and quickly work.
• Organized (manages assigned tasks and completes them according to priorities).
• Flexible (willingness to adapt to changes).
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a remote team.

Required Knowledge & Expertise:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, business analysis or similar role.
• Preferred experience in a social impact, technology-based or nonprofit organization.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel) and Google suite (Docs, Sheets, etc.).
• Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills are required. Other advanced data analysis or visualization skills are desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid research and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with teammates on a US-based schedule.
• Authorized to permanently work legally in the United States.
• Committed to being a part of an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

This is a part-time, remote role with a flexible schedule. For Good (previously known as Network for Good) is a 501c3 nonprofit and a remote-friendly company, with teammates around the country.

What to expect in the interview process:

• Video interview on Workable platform - 30 min
• Team (VP and others) - 60 -120 min
• Role performance submission - 45 min

Compensation: $45-$50/hour depending on experience. Expected 20-25 hours per week.