Financial Analyst jobs in Colorado

On-Site Financial Analyst

Financial Talent Group has partnered with a government client to source top talent for a newly created Financial Analyst position. This position performs duties that are mostly associated with grant funding. Under the supervision of the Grant Compliance Manager, proactively perform financial planning and analysis projects related to improving outcomes for departments by utilizing tools that demonstrate organizational resource expenditures and their impact on organizational outcomes. This includes grant budget monitoring, monthly reporting of staffing levels, salary, FTE changes and actual-to-budget variance analysis. Actively participate in the development and preparation of the organizations grant budget, department grant budgets, and associated grant documents. Assist in the monitoring of the grant budget and grant evaluation of the organization’s financial condition. Support departments by providing guidance with grant budget issues and grant reporting. Maintain an understanding of the accounting system information, including the account code structure and how transactions flow through the General Ledger. Demonstrate professionalism in all work and communications. Must demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality for issues pertaining to working with General Counsel, senor leadership, etc. Ability to interact and collaborate effectively across the organization, but in particular with internal finance partners such as Accounting, Procurement and Accounts Payable. The organization offers rich compensation and benefits package. Senior leadership is actively interviewing candidates. For confidential consideration, please contact Melissa Scruggs at melissa@financialtalentgroup.com or by calling (719) 217-4062.

What's great about our client:

· Organization making a difference; Leaders Shaping Lives

• Employee centric culture, family is very important here

Company Culture:

Collaborative, everyone has a voice, everyone’s opinion is respected and employee centric.

What you will be accountable for as the Financial Analyst:

• Assist in preparing grant and general fund financial plans. Following procedures and utilizing tools for budget and forecast preparation analysis, associated presentation, while ensuring compliance with board policy, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist with the development of grant reports designed for executive quality presentations for leadership, departments, and support services providing information on grant spending versus grant budget data with appropriate level of detail about dollars and FTE variances. Ensure proper source documentation for auditable general ledger activity in preparation for monitoring activities. Perform reconciliation and prepare requests for reimbursable activity.
• Organize facts and data used to develop the grant budget projections. Arrange and prepare information using the organization’s approved software. Establish, organize, and maintain files for grant related source documentation, budget, and forecast development. Research grants as needed. This includes developing the annual Grant Financial Plan documents as requested by leadership.
• Maintain the Grant budget in compliance with regulating authority throughout the fiscal year by updating grant budget line items, budget transfers, and ensuring that changes in department contacts are maintained and communicated to appropriate stakeholders.
• Prepare grant exception reports that summarize specific areas of emphasis and identifies problems for follow up, with appropriate level of analysis and recommendations. Prepare journal entries with proper source documentation when problems are identified related to expenditures.
• Monitor grant position management activity, track changes, and ensure proper budget source is utilized and position management procedures are adhered to.
• Review and monitor department grant budgets with special focus on building relationships across the departments and collaboratively investigate budget variances while facilitating solutions. Maintain and utilize tools to help departments track grant spending and forecast estimated spending both in current and future years.
• Actively participate in the development of grant procedure manuals and produce documents
• Provide excellent customer service through a strategic financial relationship with Grant Project Directors and stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties and special analysis projects as assigned or requested.

What will make you successful as the Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or related business field.
• Two or more years of related experience with basic knowledge of building financial analysis and modeling. Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Advanced writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate math, critical thinking, analytical, organizational, strong attention to detail, analytical, budget and accounting skills.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements.
• Knowledge of externally funded programs and their accounting requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel, accounting software, standard database systems required.
• Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, generous paid time off, short term and long-term disability, Life and AD&D insurance along with a retirement plan.

Compensation: $59,571 - $81,778

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,571.00 - $81,778.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)
• Financial Analysis: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80905: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person