Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (Remote - EST or CST)

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Cast from the vision of one thousand points of light shared by its founder, President George H.W. Bush, in his 1989 inaugural address, Points of Light was founded in 1990 as an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization to encourage and empower the spirit of service. The organization extends President Bush’s vision that “any definition of a successful life must include serving others.” Today, Points of Light continues to transcend politics and borders to inspire millions of individuals worldwide to take action. 

Join Us: Be part of a movement that changes lives and communities. Please read the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis position description below. For more information, visit pointsoflight.org. 

Salary: $55,000 to $62,500 annually

Reports to: Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Department: Finance

Location: Points of Light is a remote-first organization. Any U.S. location in the Eastern or Central time zone in a market with a major airport. 

Position Summary: 

The Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis will assist with financial reporting and the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis and will interact with all levels within the organization. 

Position Functions and Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with the preparation of the annual operating budget and quarterly forecast planning processes. 
• Review operating budgets and forecasts to analyze trends affecting financial performance. 
• Produce monthly variance reporting and analysis.
• Work comfortably within the general ledger, financial reporting, and other systems to research and analyze financial data.
• Aid in monthly department financial review meetings with data collection and work with the Accounting Team to resolve any discrepancies in financial data.
• Identify areas for process improvement and work with Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis and Senior Vice President, Finance and Operations to implement business process controls. 
• Support ad-hoc projects and financial reporting as needed.

Core Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Self-motivated with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently as appropriately
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Analytical, creative, detail oriented and excellent problem solver
• Strong organization skills; effective at multi-tasking and prioritizing
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: verbal and written communication that conveys with clarity and succinctness
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills

 Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or education/experience equivalency
• Minimum 3-5 years of budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting 
• Nonprofit organization experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives and a commitment to promoting equity in all aspects of the workplace.

Culture and Values: Points of Light has a 35-year history that it seeks to honor, while looking toward the future as an innovative thought leader in the social sector. We have a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Our organization values innovation, dedication, teamwork and respectfulness. We enjoy thinking big, but also working hard to deliver our best work. Our team is solution-oriented, looking for someone who is always ready to deliver on ways to solve challenges, internally and with external partners.

What We Offer: Competitive compensation and excellent benefits including a robust PTO program: 18 days of PTO, 13 holidays, and 1 floating holiday; plus, we are closed December 25-January 1. Medical, dental and vision benefits offered, free life insurance, along with long-term and short-term disability, a 403b program with employer match, and 1 day of volunteer time off per month.

Points of Light is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to an Inclusive Workplace.