Senior Finance Analyst
Are you an experienced financial professional with a passion for analysis and process efficiency? The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a dynamic Senior Finance Analyst to join our Finance department.
As a crucial member of our team, you will optimize the accuracy of financial information by performing a variety of financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, building financial program models for RFPs, assisting Program Directors with financial planning and adjustments, preparing contractually required reports, research and analysis, and assisting with the accounting close process.
The primary responsibilities of this role will include;
- Researching, analyzing, and reporting accurate financial information to ensure contract compliance and accurate revenue recognition
- Optimizing program performance by:
- Assisting Program Directors
- Performing high level quantitative analysis
- Engaging in analysis of financial and non-financial data to make recommendations when results do not meet expectations;
- Optimizing the accuracy and reliability of financial information for reporting and compliance
Work is performed, reviewed, and evaluated under the supervision of the Revenue & Reporting Manager. This position attends and participates in periodic finance department staff meetings and training.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, hourly paid position.
Regular business hours M – F.
Location: Office is located in South Portland, ME.
Opportunity to work partially remote in a hybrid schedule.
Onsite orientation is required.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelors Degree in Accounting or equivalent and ten years of experience required. Two years of education may be substituted by four years of additional experience. All experience must be in the following areas: Accrual accounting environment, grant recognition and compliance reporting, developing budgets, financial models, forecasting and identifying budget to actual variance.
- Experience with State DHHS budget forms, Uniform Guidance, and Maine MAAP regulations required.
- A comprehensive concept of the budgeting process, trend analysis, and advanced Excel required.
- Experience with MaineCare in a managed care environment required.
- Demonstrated competency in critical thinking, problem-solving and negotiation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inform, explain and negotiate while maintaining working relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and identify priorities.
- Contracts that have Rider D: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
- Must not be on the state or federal suspension and debarment list.
- Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and lifting up to 10 pounds.
- Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings but is not a primarily and essential job responsibility.
Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:
(offered to full-time and part-time employees)
- Generous paid time off accrual
- 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
- Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
- 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
- Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
- The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits
Who we are…
The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.
Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Community Building
- Family & Early Childhood Education
- Economic Resources
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