**Job ID Number** R3390 **Employment Type** Full time **Worksite Flexibility** Hybrid **Job Summary** We are looking for a motivated Financial Analyst ready to take us to the next level! If you have experience developing financial models and forecasting budgets, and are looking for your next career move, apply now. **Job Description** We are looking for a **Financial Analyst** to oversee and manage the fiscal aspects of child welfare services, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations **.** This position will be **full-time** **contract** and **hybrid.** **What You’ll Do** + Develop and maintain financial models to forecast program budgets and expenditures + Analyze financial data to identify trends, make recommendations for cost savings, and ensure the efficient allocation of resources + Prepare detailed reports on financial performance and present findings to senior management and stakeholders + Collaborate with program managers to understand financial needs and provide strategic support for Child Welfare initiatives + Monitor and report on the financial status of grants and other funding sources related to Child Welfare. + Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure financial integrity and accountability + Serve as a financial liaison between the Child Welfare programs and other departments, agencies, and external partners + Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the fiscal functions and operations + Provide fiscal professional consultancy services to support in maintaining fiscal operations + Conduct an expenditure analysis and review document justifications for expenditure requests + Review and enhance existing processes for monitoring the fiscal integrity of purchased services to support improved outcomes for children and families + Review and enhance existing policies and draft new policies, as needed, to support the sustainability of sound fiscal operations + Provide child welfare specific fiscal consultancy services to support the transition and training of new fiscal team members, as needed + Review and provide training on the Needs-Based Plan and Budget Instructions Bulletin and Templates + Assist in the completion of the budget portion of the NBPB, as needed, based on the abilities of existing team members + Assist with the completion of day-to-day functions of the fiscal department, as needed, based on the abilities/capacity of existing team members + Assist with or conduct contract monitoring functions **What You'll Need** Required: + Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field + Extensive experience in developing and maintaining financial models for forecasting budgets and expenditures + Proven track record in financial data analysis and trend identification, with a strong emphasis on cost savings and resource allocation + Experience preparing detailed financial performance reports and presenting findings to senior management and stakeholders + Experience collaborating with program managers and providing strategic financial support for Child Welfare or similar initiatives + In-depth knowledge of financial status monitoring and reporting for grants and other funding sources, especially in the context of Child Welfare + Demonstrated ability to conduct regular financial audits and reviews to ensure integrity and accountability + Proven experience serving as a financial liaison across departments, agencies, and external partners in a Child Welfare setting + Advanced proficiency in financial software, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel + Strong skills in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and auditing + Excellent knowledge and understanding of Child Welfare funding sources, financial regulations, and related grant management + Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities + Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of management and cross-functional teams + Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines + Experience in conducting comprehensive fiscal assessments and providing consultancy services within a Child Welfare setting + Strong ability to train and support team members in fiscal operations + Experience with policy review and development, with the ability to draft and enhance fiscal policies + Expertise in providing consultancy services specific to Child Welfare fiscal management + Experience in conducting expenditure analyses and reviewing expenditure request justifications + Ability to assist with day-to-day fiscal department tasks and contract monitoring based on team capacity Preferred: + Master’s degree + Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar certification **Physical Demands** + Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards + Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc. + Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor **Reasonable Accommodation 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