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Financial Analyst
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
· Budget Development & Monitoring
o Assist in preparation, monitoring, and management of annual budgets for all child development centers.
o Incorporate enrollment forecasts, staffing plans, and operational needs into budget projections.
o Track budget variances and recommend corrective actions.
· Financial Reporting & Compliance
o Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for CDC leadership, Board of Directors, and external funders.
o Ensure compliance with state, federal, and grantor financial requirements, including Child Development Grants (CDG), Head Start, and other funding sources.
o Maintain accurate records for audits and funding reviews.
· Data Analysis & Forecasting
o Analyze tuition revenue, subsidy reimbursements, staffing costs, and program expenses.
o Prepare enrollment-based financial projections and long-term scenario analyses.
o Conduct cost-benefit analyses of programs, services, and proposed initiatives.
· Billing & Contracts Collaboration
o Partner with the Billing and Contracts team to reconcile tuition, subsidy reimbursements, and program funding streams.
o Monitor contract billing activity to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with funder requirements.
o Support contract review processes by providing cost analyses and expenditure reports.
o Assist in the development of financial systems and procedures to improve billing efficiency and revenue tracking.
· Grant & Contract Support
o Assist with fiscal management of child development grants and contracts.
o Monitor expenditures to ensure allowable costs and compliance with funding terms.
o Collaborate with grant writers and program staff to prepare budgets for proposals.
· Operational Support o Provide financial guidance to site directors and program managers.
o Support payroll allocations, cost allocations, and fee-for-service analysis. o Evaluate program efficiency and profitability using cost accounting method
Minimum Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
o At least 2 years of related financial analysis experience, preferably in nonprofit, education, or child development programs.
o Thorough understanding of GAAP, audit standards, and budgetary controls.
o Strong knowledge of grant funding compliance and cost allocation principles.
o Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and database management.
o Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
o Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to non-financial audiences.
o Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred). o Ability to maintain confidentiality (required).
o Must pass background check, fingerprint clearance, and drug test.
o Valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Physical & Mental Demands: