Sr. Director, Financial Analysis

Goodwill of North Georgia
United States, Georgia, Decatur
2201 Lawrenceville Highway (Show on map)
Sep 25, 2024
Description Job Summary: Responsible for strategic analyses to forecast financial outcomes and advise on budget allocations, ensuring the agency's financial plans are aligned with its strategic objectives. Monitors accounting policies, financial standards, insurance, audits, investments, and internal controls to maintain compliance and/or mitigate risks. Reviews financial performance and strengthens reporting, relying on a blend of financial expertise, strategic insight, and leadership to support innovation, growth, and decision-making. Communicates on financial matters with internal and external stakeholders. Essential Functions: * Develop financial analyses, including long-term forecasting, to help guide the agency's strategy * Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the agency, ensuring accuracy and providing analysis on variances and trends * Conduct research and provide strategic analyses and recommendations to executive management, including insights on cost reduction opportunities, revenue growth, cash flow, and capital investment * Enhance financial systems and processes to improve forecasting, budgeting, reporting efficiency, and data-driven analytics * Collaborate with senior leadership to effectively measure key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with the agency's strategic goals * Advise on risk management and implement financial controls to safeguard the agency's assets * Partner with Finance leadership as well as cross-functional teams on special projects and communicate financial insights and recommendations effectively to stakeholders, including the CEO, board members, and business unit leaders * Engage with external service providers in support of investments, insurance, audit, and tax compliance * Maintain knowledge of financial regulations and ensure compliance with policies and practices, including Goodwill of North Georgia's standard operating procedures * Assist in the recruiting, mentoring, and professional development of Finance talent to drive a high-performing team and foster a culture of continuous improvement * Other duties as assigned Job Requirements and Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required; master's degree preferred * Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required * Ten or more (10+) years' experience in a mid to senior level financial management and/or accounting position for a mid-size company and/or non-profit organization * Five or more (5+) years supervisory/management experience * Deep understanding of accounting, budgeting, P&L forecasting, treasury, and cost control principles * Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections * Strong financial modeling skills; experience with creating formulas and macros * Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and financial management software * Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations * Proven ability to effect change and meet business goals, monitor progress, and take corrective actions when necessary * Exceptional communication skills (oral and written) with experience presenting financial information to senior leaders and external stakeholders * Demonstrated ability to lead improvement initiatives through effective problem solving * Ability to work independently as well as in a cross functional team * Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of organizations and individuals * Excellent organizational and leadership skills, ability to maintain productivity and effectiveness in a fast-changing environment with sometimes conflicting priorities; and able to prioritize workloads and resources to meet deadlines Working Environment Conditions/Requirements: * The ability to push, pull and lift 30 lbs. with or without accommodations * Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time * Must maintain a valid driver's license and maintain dependable transportation while meeting the standards of the agency's insurance carriers Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)