AF46P4 Senior Financial Analyst

Division and Unit Overview

The Office of the Treasurer & CFO is responsible for treasury and financial operations, administrative and customer services, member insurance, and ACS Publications business support. Finance is responsible for the overall fiscal control and management of ACS, including consolidation of financial data for all business units and subsidiaries, preparation of financial statements and reports, presentation of the annual budget, tax planning and compliance. Finance consists of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, General Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Financial Systems.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) has responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, and strategic business analysis for ACS and Society Programs & Administration (SP&A). The FP&A team leads the annual budget process, is a business partner to division leaders, and monitors and reports on financial performance throughout the year. In addition, FP&A serves as the corporate FP&A team for all ACS, which includes consolidation and financial reporting to Management, the Board, and Governance functions, and maintaining the planning and reporting system.

Position Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst reports to the Director of Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, and is primarily responsible for providing financial support and oversight of several ACS divisions. This individual will work closely with senior management and non-finance colleagues in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and decisions making for their business.

This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working on site, two to three days per work. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work other days of the week from a location of their choice. New employees are immediately eligible for this hybrid work arrangement.

Position Accountabilities

• Partner with assigned SP&A divisions to analyze monthly financial activities, explaining variances from budget, maintaining forecasts, helping divisions make good business decisions, and addressing issues as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships by collaborating across units and departments to foster trust, commitment, accountability, and results.
• Support the annual budget process through preparation, consolidation, and reporting of ACS operating, personnel, and capital requirements.
• Build out tools and reporting capabilities to enhance financial understanding.
• Analyze and evaluate business processes and recommend actions to streamline processes and improve operational efficiencies.
• Performs ad hoc analysis and other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, or a related degree. MBA/CPA a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years experience. Non-profit experience preferred.
• Prior FP&A and business support experience, with the ability to communicate complex financial topics into easy-to-understand language for non-finance staff.
• Strong systems and technical skills, including a planning and reporting system such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or Hyperion.
• Strong ability with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other office programs.
• Excellent customer service mentality and ability to interact with colleagues across the organization.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimum supervision and handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $90,000-$135,000 per year.

ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Entrepreneurial Spirit - Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Work-Life Balance - Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Bachelor of Arts of Finance (required)
Master of Business Administration (preferred)

6 years: Overall experience (required)
4 years: Strong systems and technical skills, including a planning and reporting system such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or Hyperion. (required)
4 years: Prior FP&A and business support experience (required)
2 years: Non-profit experience (required)

Cert Public Accountant (preferred)