Finance Manager
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USD 70000 - 75000
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Finance Manager (FM) (40 hours Full-time) Exempt
BUILD Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed self-motivated and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention violence prevention and youth development organization based on Chicagos West Side. Since 1969 BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the citys most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youths and families we serve.
Our Core Values: Empathy Passion Persistence and Innovation.
BUILD is looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial professional to join our team as the very first Finance Manager in our 56-year history! The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing budgets analyzing financial data developing forecasts and providing insights that drive business decisions. The successful candidate will possess excellent analytical and technical skills strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically. This position requires excellent communication interpersonal and problem-solving skills and the flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment. Youll work closely with the CFO and C-levels with the opportunity to make your mark with an established and respected non-profit leader providing vital services to Chicagos rising west side. If this sounds exciting then wed love to hear from you!
This position will report to the CFO and supervises one direct report (FP&A Analyst).
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the annual agency budgeting process.
- Develop financial plans and forecasts for the organization.
- Monitor and analyze budgets and forecasts to identify potential problems and opportunities
- Prepare and present financial reports to CFO senior leadership and Board of Directors.
- Establish & maintain regular reporting to internal stakeholders e.g.: program- and grant-specific performance reports for managers and directors.
- Analyze financial trends and data to make recommendations maximize grant funds utilization.
- Monitor and analyze financial data to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Analyze financial data to support decision-making regarding potential investments.
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Manage and review financial statements budgets and other reports.
- Provide financial modeling and analysis for strategic planning and forecasting.
- Identify risks and opportunities in the financial data.
Need-to-haves:
- Bachelors/Masters degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
- Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP conditional formatting pivot tables data queries solid data table management techniques).
- Ability to drill down into details in order to get a clearer view of the big picture
- Curiosity about how data and systems interact and cause-and-effect dynamics.
- Robust model-building techniques.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule five days per week at our beautiful brand-new offices.
- Proven experience in financial planning and analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of financial modeling forecasting and budgeting.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles practices and procedures.
- Understanding why that green M&M clause was really in those concert riders.
- Ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Nice-to-haves:
- Preference for proper process documentation.
- Expertise with Quick books Desktop specifically importing/exporting data adjusting fields/views and customizing financial reporting.
- Familiarity with public grants; including the application reporting & vouchering processes.
- Experience with non-profit accounting & finance operations.
- Familiarity with third-party platforms including Paylocity Expensify Little Green Light and/or Apricot.
Benefits:
- 401(k) 2% match
- Medical Dental and Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Wellness Days
- Flexible Spending Account
BUILD Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex citizenship ethnic or national origin age disability medical status military status veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information ancestry or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits and training.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather BUILD Inc. considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense the circumstances surrounding it the proximity in time of the conviction and its relevance to the position.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
