Financial Analyst

at  Charles Drew Health Centers

REQUIRED/DESIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Desired Education: Master of Business Administration degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Required Experience: Proven work experience as a Financial Analyst – 3+ years
• Desired Experience: Previous experience working with Blackbaud – Financial Edge NXT software application in a hospital or medical environment
• Required Skills: Communication and computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, financial software applications, and Microsoft Power Point presentations
• Desired Skills: Leadership, interpersonal, financial modeling, and presentation skills
• Language: Fluent in English
• Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
• Travel: Local as required
• Exposure: The exposure characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. For example, while performing the essential functions of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Additionally, the employee may rarely be exposed to blood borne and other hazardous chemicals. Finally, the noise level in the work environment can occasionally be quite loud. In all cases personal protective equipment will be provided to the employee in combination with adequate ventilation and other engineering controls to minimize the risk of exposure or other hazardous occurrence.
• Physical: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with special challenges to perform these essential functions.

POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the development of the organization’s annual operating and capital expenditure budgets.
• Perform monthly analysis of the organization’s actual financial results in comparison with budgets.
• Provide recommendations and alternatives to increase revenue, reduce expenses, and improve financial performance.
• Provide monthly financial reports and presentations for management meetings.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the department and funding source, and aligned with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) principles.
• Prepare internal reports for program managers and directors to assist with proper and relevant decision making.
• Assist with annual program or grant budget preparation.
• Assist with analyzing program or grant activities in comparison to budgets.
• Assist with annual Audit preparation.
• Attend departmental/Center-wide meetings as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.