Sr. Financial Analyst

Ledgent; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Led by a CFO, a mission-driven nonprofit in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in a newly created role. The position supports financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, contract management, and strategic analysis in a government-funded environment.

You will partner with program leaders, build financial models and dashboards, assist with audits, and translate complex data into actionable insights for executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years in financial analysis, accounting, or related finance function.
• Nonprofit experience required, with government funding grants or contracts knowledge.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting; advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and program financial performance.
• Analyze government-funded contracts and grants to ensure compliance and maximize funding.
• Partner with program leaders to review revenue, expenses, and budget variances.
• Build and enhance financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Develop new reports and analyses to support executive decision-making.
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and funding reimbursement processes.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Government funding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Grant management software

Job description

Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire

A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its finance team in a newly created role. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position will play a key role in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, contract management, and strategic analysis across a complex, government-funded environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related finance function
• Nonprofit experience required
• Experience working with government funding, grants, or contracts
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting skillsAdvanced Excel proficiency
• Comfortable working with large datasets, databases, and financial systems
• Ability to create reports from scratch and present findings in a meaningful way

Preferred Background

• Behavioral health, healthcare, housing, or other government-funded nonprofit organizations
• Department of Mental Health (DMH) funding experience heavily preferred
• Knowledge of CFR 200 and grant compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and program financial performance
• Analyze government-funded contracts and grants to ensure compliance and maximize funding
• Partner with program leaders to review revenue, expenses, and budget variances
• Build and enhance financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Develop new reports and analyses to support executive decision-making
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and funding reimbursement processes
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for both finance and non-finance stakeholders

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.