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Financial Analyst

Metropolitan Family Services
Park, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/30/2025

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,900 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.

We are now hiring for a full-time Financial Analyst to join our Team!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

  • Working with program staff prepares annual MFS budgets for assigned areas.

  • Prepares forecasts monthly using latest information available and through ongoing communication with program staff.

  • Maintains funder contracts/works with program staff to prepare funder budgets, reports and revisions as necessary for assigned areas.

  • Regularly meets with Executive Directors and Managers individually to advance their understanding of complex financial reporting and assist them in managing their projects financially.

  • Prepares ad hoc financial analysis as requested.

  • Participates in month end close related to contract revenue accruals, accounts payable and staff allocations. Makes corrections if needed.

  • Investigates causes of operating expense variances from budget.

  • Reviews and analyzes cash collection and aging reports for assigned contracts. Follows-up on delinquent funders.

  • As assigned, responsible for preparation of required external reports including analytical reports/audits to governmental agencies and other funding sources.

  • Responds to requests from program staff for financial analysis of assigned projects.

  • As assigned, prepares schedules for the annual external audit.

  • Responds to auditor inquiries. Takes lead on funder audits for assigned projects. 

  • Other duties as assigned.

QULIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field, required. 
  • Experience working public accounting or private industry, preferred.
  • Nonprofit experience a plus. 
  • Employment with MFS requires proof of vaccination or an approved Medical exemption, required. 
  • Expertise in automated financial data processing systems preferred.
  • Financial Edge accounting software and Access skills preferred. 
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. 
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

    • While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.
    • The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.
    • The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

     SALARY:

    • SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $62,000 to $68,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

    Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of IL Medical Coverage options that support all levels of staff (including Part-Time): HMO, PPO, and HSA (PPO)
    • ZERO: A free benefit for BCBS PPO members that helps find the least expensive option for medical services.
    • MFS will contribute $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA Accounts through our HSA coverage, all front-loaded at the start of the year, or the start of your HSA enrollment.
    • Teladoc services provided to all employees: A no-cost benefit providing general medicine and behavioral health services, no insurance necessary.
    • Dental HMO and PPO options through Guardian Dental.
    • VSP vision insurance with one of the largest networks in the Chicago-land area.
    • Company-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-cost options.
    • Company-paid individual Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
    • Five Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options ranging from Health to Transit. Contribute your pre-tax dollars where you need them the most.
    • Ascensus 401K Plan with up to a 4% Match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
    • 12 paid Holidays.
    • Starting with 15 days of PTO, maxing at 30 days after 3 years of service.
    • Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning.
    • Pet Insurance options for your furry (or non-furry) friends.
    • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
    • Free Will preparation services.
    • On-staff notary available to employees.
    • ALEX, AI-powered assistance that will make your benefit decisions seamless.

    Salary : $62,000 - $68,000

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