Title : Financial Analyst
Location : 4822 N Broadway, Chicago, Illinois
Schedule : Hybrid, Monday - Friday 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pm
Summary :
Heartland Human Care Services (HHCS) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to provide critical accounting support for our diverse portfolio of grants and contracts. Under the guidance of the Controller, you will play a key role in month-end close procedures, financial planning, and budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy and insight in all financial operations.
In this position, you will analyze financial statements and reports, prepare projections, and provide valuable financial guidance to program teams. Your expertise will help ensure that our programs are financially sound and aligned with our mission to serve communities in need.
If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while sharpening your skills.
Why Join Us ?
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking education and career pathways.
- Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team dedicated to the mission and vision of our organization.
- Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise.
Our Benefits :
Medical insurance. BCBS PPO, EPO, and HSA PlansDental insurance .Vision insurance .401(k) 3% Employer Contribution .Paid maternity leave .Paid paternity leave .Commuter benefits .Student loan assistance .Tuition assistance .Disability insuranceFSA Spending AccountLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSpecial Vendor Discounted Offerings on Travel, Amusement Parks, etc.Essential Functions :
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.Prepares journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assisting with monthly close processes.Contributes to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections.Maintains documentation as needed.Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations.Responds to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits.Grants management for a portfolio of awards. Includes budget preparation, cost projections, report preparation, and spending analysis.Meets processing and reporting deadlines for all assigned grants and contracts.Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies, and relevant financial and legal regulations.Other duties may be assigned.Education and Experience :
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute of higher learning in Accounting or Finance.Minimum two (2) years of experience in accounting or finance. Non-profit accounting experience is preferred.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (K / S / A) :
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).Working knowledge of OMB Circulars and Uniform Guidance.Highly proficient experience with Microsoft Excel.Excellent communication skills. Strong networker, convener, relationship builder and communicator with experience collaborating with diverse work teams and stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information possessing skills to handle situations in a professional and diplomatic manner.A high degree of collaboration and emotional intelligence, self-motivation, and analytical ability.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook / Exchange; Windows operating systems; and other software routinely used by Heartland Human Care Services.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated with minimal direct supervision.Strategic thought partnership and consultancy skills.Work Arrangement :
This role is eligible for a “hybrid” work arrangement. It is expected this person would be able to meet for “in person” meetings when needed or at the request of others.
Work Environment :
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Each program site operates on a 24 / 7 basis, 365 days per year. To meet both the needs of our participants and contractual obligations, employees are required to be flexible in regard to scheduling and work location.Program sites are located throughout the Chicago area, including the North and South sides of Chicago, as well as the suburbs.Physical Demands :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear .The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.The employee must be able to stoop, kneel, and / or crawl.The employee is regularly required to use hands to key, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.The employee must occasionally lift, and / or move up to 25 pounds.The employee must have unrestricted ability to provide physical restraint.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Heartland Human Care Services makes all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without regard to race, receipt of an order of protection, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, amnesty, physical or mental disability, protected veterans status, genetic information, sexual orientation, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief, use of FMLA, VESSA, military, and family military rights, ex-offender status (depending on the offense and position to be filled), unfavorable military discharge, membership in an organization whose primary purpose is the protection of civil rights or improvement of living conditions and human relations, height, weight, or HIV infection, in accord with the organization's AIDS Policy Statement of September 1987.
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