Financial Analyst (Remote Position From Washington, Oregon Or Idaho)

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Financial Analyst is a critical role that contributes to the Agency's financial foundation. The position  collaborates with and supports leaders in geographies, service lines, and programs to grow and be  financially viable. The Financial Analyst supports financial decisionmaking by preparing and helping  negotiate budgets for proposals for grants and contracts. The Financial Analyst supports Agencywide  budgeting and planning by rolling up individual grant and contract budgets up across multiple  dimensions including geographic area, line of service, revenue type, and funder. This role conducts in  depth analyses of all revenue and cost sources and uses the analyses to support decisionmaking and  adjustments to ensure net financial results are favorable. This position specializes in the proposing,  managing, and budgeting federal and state contracts and cost reimbursement funding sources. This role  is a financial educator to operational leaders. This position has a dotted line reporting relationship with one or more geographic district directors and line of service leaders and serves on one or more district  or line of service leadership teams.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as the needs of the organization change. Financial, Operations, and Strategic Support: 

• Manage the annual planning and quarterly forecast processes for cost reimbursement contracts and others in the assigned portfolio of responsibility.
• Analyze and provide financial alternatives to manage cost reimbursement contracts and others as assigned; Partner with program and geographic operations to optimize operational performance and deliver on short and longterm financial objectives and being timely and through in supporting operations; 
• Support and participate in negotiating contract to ensure the financial interests of the Agency are well represented.
• Implement standard key metrics and performance measures for cost reimbursement programs and others as assigned, in particular operating company goals and metrics that focus on key business drivers (financial and nonfinancial) to support long term performance and strategic objectives; 
• Produce standardized periodic reporting for measuring financial and operating performance for cost reimbursement contracts and others in the assigned financial portfolio;prepare financial modeling for new opportunities, new business development, costsaving projects, capital expenditure evaluation, competitive analyses, and business line, customer, line ofservice, and program profitability; 
• Develop and enhance financial models and financial planning and analysis processes that will drive growth and operational efficiencies;
• Assist in developing indepth financial analysis for trends in revenue, cost, pricing and profitability across contracts, lines of service, regions, and key funders; and prepare financial analyses on special projects and strategic initiatives as directed by the Chief Financial Officer. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This position manages processes and interacts with district and program leaders. It does not directly  supervise staff.   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the  essential functions. 

Proven analytical skills to translate financial numbers into strategy and solid business plans and recommendations 

Advanced data modeling and Microsoft Excel skills to design and evaluate complex scenarios to drive business decisionmaking 

System savvy and data curious 

Deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), especially revenue recognition and accrual accounting 

Project management 

People savvy 

People connector and partner 

Passion for relentless improvement 

Communicator of ideas and concepts in writing and verbally 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent  background to perform the work of this position.  

Experience Required:  

Minimum of 3 years of financial analysis and financial modeling 

Government grant and contract revenue and cost modeling 

Direct experience with a data modeling 

Knowledge of process redesign and reengineering 

Experience Desired  

Notforprofit industry 

Cost analysis or cost accounting experience 

Experience with the in healthcare industry

FP&A system implementation 

Education and Training: 

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration required; Master's degree preferred. 

Licenses or Certificates: 

Professional accreditation (current or past) as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant or Chartered Financial Analyst desirable.

THE PERKS:  We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance.  Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year.  Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year.  A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements.  Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.