Financial Analyst

$74,700 - $99,600/Yr

YMCA - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Social Assistance

About the position

The Financial Analyst at YMCA of the USA plays a crucial role in developing the annual budget and periodic forecasts while analyzing the organization's financial performance. This position supports internal departments and project leads in creating financial projections and analysis, and it also involves payroll-related functions to understand compensation drivers in relation to financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Provides analysis of Y-USA's financial performance.
• Supports internal departments and project leads in developing financial projections and analysis.
• Interprets operating results and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Synthesizes complex data into charts or dashboards to highlight key indicators.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to gather relevant data and ensure accurate analysis and reporting.
• Prepares periodic operating and cash flow forecasts.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual operating, capital expenditure, and cash flow budgets.
• Maintains analysis of actual vs. projected results for internal projects.
• Inputs payroll data in coordination with the HR department.
• Responsible for timely filing and remittance of payroll taxes and reporting.
• Prepares confidential reporting related to pay-related transactions.
• Leads workers compensation insurance audit and unemployment trust activities.
• Records journal entries related to payroll activities for month-end close.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• CPA is a plus.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an accounting or finance department.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related software.
• Experience in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Ability to explain business results to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience with non-profit/social services organizations preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Life and disability insurances
• Technology stipend
• Generous paid time off