Financial Analyst (Finance)

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Position Summary: The Financial Analyst will create, produce, maintain, and interpret financial analyses to support key decision-making across finance areas including contract funding, budgeting, annual audit, vendors, and general accounting. The Financial Analyst will be lead support for budget software installation, training and roll-out to programs.

Schedule: Monday - Friday (9:00am to 5:00pm)

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.

Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Support Financial Reporting Manager in annual budget process including as system lead expert for new software installation, training and roll-out. Be part of the training team for Budget system, new staff and enhancements.
• Develop, update and maintain multiple methods of allocations for organization-wide shared costs
• Assist Payroll Manager in biweekly payroll and fringe-related postings, including reconciliations to Paycom and Accounts Payable amounts
• Develop and analyze custom financial analysis from large data sets for funder, program and summary reporting as needed
• Assist Program Accountants and Program staff in budgeting and forecasting
• Prepare presentations for managers and participate in budget meetings and trainings
• Assist in year-end close. Provide support for annual Audit including data verification and preparation of support schedules
• Monitor and test financial data to ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Develop ad-hoc reporting for key business initiatives, as requested

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, major in Accounting/Finance preferred
• Advanced Excel skills, especially handling large data sets for summary reporting
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in related field
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
• Knowledge of grant processing including federal, state and local government laws and regulations regarding grant administration including the Uniform Guidance
• Working knowledge of government contracts.

Other Abilities

• Superior attention to detail and the ability to analyze data and then communicate the results in a concise manner
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to work extended hours during close, audit periods and other critical times
• Ability to work with interruptions and tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and to be self-reliant while still working effectively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize and take ownership of work
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have/be:

• Working knowledge of Intacct and budgeting software platforms (experience with Vena Solutions a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
• Prior experience with NYC PASSPort (or other government portals) a plus

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Physical Requirements

• Heavy computer use

Work Environment

• Partially remote with weekly in-person at our NYC offices

Employee Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Life Insurance/Commuter benefits/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Flexible Spending Accounts

• 403B Thrift Retirement Plan

• 12 Annual Sick Days

• 12 Agency Holidays

• 20 Days or 4 Weeks of Paid Time off and an additional week (5) days after 5 years of employment

• Total of more than 6 weeks (a month and half) of paid time off

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.