Financial Analyst Remote Minnesota

Reading & Math, Inc; Minnesota; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading & Math, Inc is looking for a Financial Analyst responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and reforecasting. This remote position requires residing in Minnesota and involves working with company-wide budgets while adhering to specific regulations related to AmeriCorps and grant applications. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, significant experience in budgeting, and strong analytical skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive analysis and/or budgeting experience.
• Experience with government funding, grant reporting and fund accounting methodologies preferred.
• Familiarity with AmeriCorps programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for company budgeting process, including development of timelines and obtaining inputs.
• Prepare AmeriCorps grant budgets to ensure completeness and consistency.
• Perform variance analysis for key stakeholders and create reports for board presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

Excel

Oracle NetSuite

UKG

Budgeting software

Job description

THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION BUT CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE IN MINNESOTA

The Financial Analyst is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting and reforecasting for Reading & Math, Inc. This includes grant, program, state and company-wide budgeting, reporting against budgets and reforecasting through the year. All budgets must adhere to AmeriCorps rules and regulations, and OMB regulations including 2 CFR 200. Grant budget must also meet all grant application requirements. Financial Analyst must observe confidentiality of all accounting, payroll, employee, member and organizational information.

Responsibilities

• Company Budgeting, Reforecasting, Analysis and Reporting (40%) : Responsible for company budgeting process, including development of timelines, and obtaining inputs from various stakeholdersGather and quantify for leadership staff planning inputs, including staff adds, merit and other increase assumptions, both in total and by programGather and quantify member enrollment expectations, develop payout metrics and member health insurance assumptionsEnsure consistency between grant budget applications and company budget.Develop monthly reporting and variance analysis for key stakeholdersComplete reforecasts on at least a quarterly basis for both grants and company budgetsDevelop reports and key highlights for board presentations
• AmeriCorps and other Funding Budgeting, Analysis and Reporting (35%) : Prepare AmeriCorps grant budgets using a consistent process to ensure completeness, consistency, and timely completionGather and document inputs from grants accounting, program leadership and grants management.Responsible for ensuring AmeriCorps budgets meet documented requirements including match requirements and administrative limits.Identify, communicate, and resolve any budget concerns or issues.Enter or coordinate AmeriCorps budget entry into eGrants by deadlines.
• Other Analysis and Reporting (25%) Help guide creation of allocations that assist in effectively allocating costs across appropriate grantsUpdate such allocations at least quarterly.Work with grants accounting, accounting operations and other leadership to develop and maintain consistent metrics used in the budgeting processWork with company leaders to identify, create and report key business metricsPrepare ad hoc analysis as needed and / or requestedOther duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years progressive analysis and / or budgeting experience.
• Familiarity with AmeriCorps programs a plus.
• Experience with government funding, grant reporting and fund accounting methodologies is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Working knowledge of database and accounting computer application systems.
• Experience with budgeting software preferred
• Oracle NetSuite and UKG experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated competence in complex problem solving and process improvement.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, time management and organization skills.
• Professional demeanor, good interpersonal skills, self-motivated and customer service orientation.
• Must have the ability to travel locally, statewide and nationally to attend meetings

Physical Requirements

Ampact is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations as possible to enable employees to perform the essential functions of their positions.

This position requires the ability to :

• Travel locally and statewide as needed to attend meetings
• Communicate effectively with people / groups in multiple settings within and outside the organization
• Effectively utilize existing and emerging technology to achieve required results
• Transporting of moderately heavy objects up to 25 pounds

Ampact offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life, Disability, PTO and 401(k).