The posting
I. MAJOR/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As part of this small but critical team, the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager’s responsibilities will include providing financial insights, suggestions and projections to the CEO, CFO and lines of business directors. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will provide reliable data and analysis to be used in critical decision-making and planning. In addition, the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager has responsibility for daily cash management, cash forecasting, and investment management and reporting, budget analyses, development of KPIs and payroll processing. Additionally, the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager assists the Sr Director – Budget & Treasury with the annual budgeting process for all NASW entities and provides support with on-going financial analysis and budget variance analysis to the national office and chapters. II. BASIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Planning & Analysis
Develop models and create processes from scratch, including suggestions to revamp/automate processes. Identify and understand business challenges; propose and create solutions. Partner directly with the Accounting and Finance teams and various business unit teams to collaborate on metrics, goals, and business reviews. Dive deeply into financial data and become a subject matter expert to provide additional insights. Work on corporate projects that are focused on business growth, opportunities, and expense mitigation. Create presentations that provide insightful analyses, identify the required action items, and effectively frame decisions to be made.
Cash Management
Monitors cash inflows and outflows, performing daily analysis and review of bank accounts, analyzing prior day activity and determining cash position. Prepares the daily cash report, providing an executive-level summary to senior officials including the forecasting of short-term and mid-term cash requirements. Initiates the movement of funds as required, through payment of intracompany collectibles or through the reallocation of cash and investment holdings
Treasury Management and Banking Administration
Serves as primary administrator of NASW’s online treasury functions and payment tools, ensuring that appropriate security and controls are observed. Participates in the management of banking and related vendor relationships including the monitoring and re-negotiating of lock box, bank fees and other related vendor charges. Monitors banking and related vendor process flows to ensure processes are optimized for efficiency at reasonably low cost, that the bank account structure is appropriate to meet NASW needs, that proper security and controls are in place, and that proper documentation of workflow and approval processes to establish strong internal accounting control requirements, that would meet the expectations of stakeholders and external auditors.
Investment Management
Analyzes account statements for accuracy. Participates in due diligence meetings with investment managers. Provides analysis and reports to management as needed. Monitors the investment program management to ensure that it meets the requirements of the investment policy statement.
Technology Selection, Maintenance and Administration
Serves as technical expert for treasury and cash management systems and tools utilized by NASW. Documents policies and procedures as they change including data sources, analysis methods and protocols.
Budget
Assists the Sr Director – Budget & Treasury in the preparation of the annual budgets for all NASW entities, including the national office, the chapters, the NASW Foundation, PACE, and LDF. Assists the Sr Director – Budget & Treasury in in identifying and researching variances to forecast, budget and prior-year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement either in the business operations or the budgeting process.
Other Finance/Accounting
Develop and maintain effective relationships with business unit and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization. Assist in processing of bi-weekly payroll ensuring accuracy and timeliness, identifying discrepancies, prepare or review payroll journal entries, coordinate with HR and external payroll providers as necessary, and maintain confidentiality and security of employee payroll information. Other duties as assigned.
Contract Review and Management:
Review contracts to ensure all key financial, legal, and operational elements are thoroughly evaluated before contract approval. Assist with the financial review and analysis of contracts, including lease agreements, vendor contracts, and large purchases, ensuring compliance with financial policies and budgetary constraints.
Project Management:
Manage cross-functional projects related to finance, budgeting, and treasury functions, ensuring timely completion and alignment with strategic goals. Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and budgets for financial initiatives, coordinating with various departments to ensure project milestones are met.
III. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Working knowledge and understanding of accounting/financial rules and regulations (local, state, federal), principles, finance, and cash management principles and practices. Experience developing financial models/reports and metrics and processes, in many cases from scratch, including automating such processes. Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with various management levels. Excellent Microsoft Excel and date management software skills. Strong PowerPoint and Microsoft Word skills. Superior attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture. Demonstrated ability to drive projects across an organization. Knowledge of banking/treasury operations. Knowledge of payroll; payroll processing experience a plus but not required. Working knowledge of various financial accounting systems (PN3, Ceridian Payroll, Dynamics SL, PowerPlan preferred). Ability to be adaptable to a fluid work environment with ever-changing priorities.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in business, accounting, economics, finance or a related field; Master’s preferred. 5-8 years of progressively responsible financial analysis and planning, with experience also in treasury/cash management or banking experience. Experience in an association or non-profit organization highly desired.
IV. ATTRIBUTES
Results driven: He/she sees the big picture, develops and monitors key performance metrics, and takes appropriate risks to produce the desired results. He/she is not content with simply maintaining the status quo. Business acumen: He/she sees opportunities and emerging trends, and is knowledgeable about the operations, unique needs, and goals specific to member-driven, not-for-profit organizations. He/she sets priorities wisely and knows how to make tough resource allocation decisions, always finding a way to forward strategic initiatives. This individual knows how to translate strategy into action and enjoys solving tactical and process problems to meet strategic goals. Firm and fair leadership: He/she will work with a wide range of staff, colleagues, and members, requiring a firm, fair, and flexible style that both complements the efforts and supports the needs of others.
Partnership: This individual build trust internally and externally and must be viewed as highly professional, discreet, and accountable. Organizational agility: He/she has a thoughtful, respectful communication style that fosters an open environment, enabling thought-provoking discussions and collaborative decision making. Perceptive: He/she is creative and intuitively recognizes opportunities and takes appropriate action.
