Financial Planning Analyst

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 rest remote)

DEPARTMENT:
Finance

Woodland Park Zoo welcomes over 1.3 million visitors annually, connecting 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 supporting our mission by being:


A SAGE Authority:

You possess expertise in SAGE Intacct software, enabling comprehensive utilization of its features through report generation and dashboard support. You will also take on the role of SAGE systems administrator.


Strategic Planner:

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


Detail-Oriented:

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


Team Player:

You will enhance cross-departmental collaboration by identifying 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 concerning 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 background 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.
  • Adept at reading, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports and legal documents.
  • Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Benefits:

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

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

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume through our careers site. A cover letter is optional but recommended.


SCREENING:

Applications will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted for screening calls. Final candidates may 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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