Financial Analyst I

Salary:

$75,000 - $80,000 Annually The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities. To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and "LEAP" career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all. The YMCA of Greater New York Association Office is seeking a Financial Analyst. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Reporting, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for performing functions, including, but not limited to, analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts, analyzing financial reports and performance, identifying trends, providing information to Association staff, and contributing to the improvement of finance processes. The Financial Analyst will also assist in the preparation of monthly accruals, financial reports, budgets, and audits.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and update trend reports to support business performance reporting as directed by the Senior Director. Process and track occupancy-related invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely recording. Download and allocate utility bills across branches using Excel-based data analysis. Support budgeting and forecasting processes in consolidating and validating departmental input. Maintain variance and account-level analysis on general ledger data as directed by the Financial Planning and Reporting lead. Run financial reports to support the business operation and the finance team as requested. Assist in the monthly closing process by preparing journal templates as requested. Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis and cross-functional projects. Assist in implementing new software or processes. Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field required. Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting practices required. Strong communication skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (i.e., pivot tables, V-lookups, conditional formulas, etc.) and database spreadsheets. Experience with Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, and AS400 is a plus. Direct experience in analyzing and presenting clear facts and issues is desired, but not essential. This is an onsite, hybrid role based out of our Manhattan Office.

Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits , medical benefits, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information. How to

Apply:

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.