Financial Analyst

About Us

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.  At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! 

NOTE: As a NYC contracted agency all positions at Good Shepherd Services fall under the NYC vaccine mandate. All employees, volunteers and interns must show proof of vaccination upon hire.

Overview

Reports to:       Senior finanacial analyst

Location:            Fiscal Department, 305 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10001

Hours:              35 hours, exempt

Job Summary:  Assists in the coordination and preparation of all Agency public and private budget management and related financial analysis. Prepare and monitor contract expenditure reporting. Assist in recognizing budget spending and need for modifications.

Major Duties:

• Prepare monthly billing/expenditure reports
• Prepare monthly variance analysis to ensure proper control of billing to budget
• Prepare financial analysis, including budget to financial variances, key financial health indicators, and other as needed for private funders
• Prepare and coordinate agency government, RFP and private funder budgets
• Assist in preparing annual Agency-wide budget and various allocation.
• Monitor all spending, variance analysis and contract funding utilization
• Monitor timeline for budgets, modifications, and billing to ensure timely submission, meeting all deadlines
• Maintain the budget module and reporting systems in accounting software and related systems
• Prepare budget modifications and journal entries as needed
• Maintain detailed, organized file histories for each government or private program
• Contact government agencies as necessary to ensure Agency meets all guidelines
• Work closely with other finance staff and other support departments to best support contract management
• Assist with relevant audits, preparing and/or reviewing audit schedules
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Financial Analyst

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent plus 2 plus years experience
• Experience in budgetary and accounting analysis
• Excellent computer/technical skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of government requirements as related to a social service agency
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.