Job Title: Senior Grants Financial Analyst
Department: Finance
Location: Oakland, CA preferred or remote. This position requires an ability to travel.
Reports To: Director of Financial Performance
Supervises: N/A
Context: At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees.
Scope:.The Senior Grants Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial analysis for various Sierra Club campaigns. Responsibilities include assisting and coordinating the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting of restricted grants within the Energy, Conservation and Outdoors campaigns, and selected departments (Environmental Law Program and Federal Policy); including preparing and maintaining fundraising and operating budgets and monthly and quarterly forecasts. Documents and reviews current business processes and recommends enhancements and efficiencies. Conducts special projects and resolves complex operating and financial issues.
Job activities include but are not limited to:Prepares fundraising budgets, financial reports and participates in the preparation of other fundraising documents such as campaign business plans for foundations and major donors in collaboration with the campaign director, chapter directors, grant-writing staff and grants management team. Assists in the preparation of annual operating budgets and updated monthly forecasts to conduct monthly budget reviews with the campaign team in collaboration with the Director of Financial Performance, and key leaders.Monitors monthly campaign expenses for compliance with donor intent and budget guidelines. Generates ad hoc financial reports as requested by senior management or other stakeholders.Compares actual results to budget; provides labor and program expense analyses, cash flow projections and detailed forecasts on a monthly basis.Identifies grant spending issues for Campaign and Advancement staff. Collaborates with Campaigns, Departments and Advancement staff to review revenue projections, resolve discrepancies, and update operating budgets. Performs project expenditure reconciliations and related correcting journal entries. Maintains and updates campaign-specific activity codes in Sierra Club systems and maintains all required documentation for audit purposes. Participates in confidential meetings and discussions to determine staffing levels and staffing plans. Prepares confidential reports regarding availability of program funds, and analyzes proposed changes to staffing levels. Acts as a financial resource to campaign leads and staff throughout the organization. Identifies and tracks key drivers of financial performance and recommends improvements.Works closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze financial data, and communicate financial insights and recommendations effectively to non-financial stakeholders.Provide support and training to departments on financial processes and tools.Performs special projects and ad-hoc reports and miscellaneous duties as directed.The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies:3-5 years of Financial Analysis/ FP&A experience with exposure to budgeting and forecasting, cost/benefit analysis, and financial systems, preferably in a 501c(3) or government fund accounting environment.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Has comfort with some ambiguity. Able to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple assignments, to meet deadlines. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to create detailed financial models and compelling presentations.Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. You carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go.The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field or an equivalent experienceProficiency with financial applications (Workday, Netsuite, Adaptive, Salesforce) as well as google suite applications.Good working knowledge of IRS and tax regulations related to 501c(3) and 501c(4) funds administration and reporting and accounting procedures for grants administration. An effective collaborator and excellent communication skills: You’ve successfully worked across cultural lines on a dispersed team. You have brought together stakeholders from various roles, departments, and levels of seniority to achieve a common goal. You have a proven ability to oversee complex projects across a matrix-managed organization.To Apply
The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized groups; women; queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people.
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