Senior Finance Specialist

2 weeks ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Woodland Park Zoo Full time

POSITION:
Senior Financial Analyst

SALARY:
$73,922.35 annually; exempt from FLSA regulations

JOB TYPE:
Regular, Full-time

UNION STATUS:
Non-Represented

NUMBER OF OPENINGS:
1

WORK LOCATION:
Hybrid (2-3 days on-site and the remainder remote)

DEPARTMENT:
Finance

Woodland Park Zoo welcomes over 1.3 million visitors annually, engaging them with wildlife and emphasizing the importance of conservation in our evolving world. Our mission is to inspire action and equip individuals with the necessary tools to contribute to the preservation of endangered species.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in our organization by embodying the following qualities:


Expert in SAGE:

You possess a high level of proficiency in SAGE Intacct software, maximizing its functionalities through effective report generation and dashboard management. You will also take on the role of SAGE systems administrator.


Strategic Planner:

Your expertise will facilitate financial planning and analysis related to grant funding, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.


Detail-Oriented:

You will be responsible for preparing and maintaining various financial projects, focusing on budgeting, variance analysis, grant reporting, and ad hoc financial assessments.


Collaborative Team Player:

You will enhance cross-departmental collaboration by evaluating management reporting needs and tailoring financial system reports and dashboards accordingly.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to execute the annual budgeting process.
  • Act as the SAGE systems administrator.
  • Support ongoing forecasts and leverage strong analytical skills to derive actionable insights from financial data.
  • Prepare and oversee assigned financial projects.
  • Facilitate financial planning and analysis for grant funding.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with SAGE accounting systems is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of SQL databases is advantageous.
  • Prior experience in grants reporting and management is beneficial.
  • Proficiency in a language other than English is a plus.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of three years of finance or accounting experience.
  • Strong foundation in budgeting, planning, and ad hoc analysis.
  • High proficiency in MS Excel.
  • Expertise in data analytics and familiarity with SQL databases.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
  • Proven problem-solving skills, including data collection and analysis.

Benefits:

The Woodland Park Zoo provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision HMO and PPO plans for you and eligible dependents.
  • 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays.
  • Accrual of 12 vacation days and 12 sick days in your first year.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Complimentary zoo membership.
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan.

SELECTION PROCESS:

To apply, please submit a resume through our Zoo Careers site. A cover letter is optional but encouraged.


Screening:

Applications will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted for screening calls. Final candidates will be invited for virtual or in-person interviews.


Offer:

Job offers are contingent upon the verification of credentials and completion of a background check.

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