LWR , Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis

The Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis has responsibility for agency financial statements, internal financial reporting, and related systems and controls. The position also directs critical business decision support provided by the Finance & Administration Department through the delivery of required financial analysis, standard monthly and quarterly reports, ad-hoc financial reports, forecasts/projections, and financial modeling.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Deep commitment to LWR’s core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners. 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field. Master’s degree or CPA is preferred. 3. Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience effectively analyzing and communicating key financial data, including presentations to senior management. Experience in the non-profit sector is preferred. 4. Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the capacity to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines and competing priorities. 5. Experience with accounting database report writing tools. Effective financial modeling and budgeting skills utilizing advanced Excel techniques. 6. Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels and to consistently display a high level of professionalism and customer-service. 7. Ability to identify trends and best practices and develop networking opportunities to further solutions. 8. Management and leadership abilities and knowledge of accounting principles and non-profit issues and resources. 9. Professional integrity, initiative, dependability, and commitment to excellence. 10. Experience with government grants and contracts strongly preferred. 11. Ability to work independently in meeting objectives. 12. Strong PC skills, particularly experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, accounting database systems (MIP preferred), financial report writing packages, and budget/forecast tools. 13. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and internal controls. 14. Training and group presentation skills preferred. 15. Familiarity with Lutheranism, church structures, and church member motivations and sensitivities preferred; 16. Experience with and commitment to working in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

DUTIES 1. Develop enhanced standard financial statements and other agency reporting in support of LWR budget holders and leadership team. This includes consolidated periodic financial statements, monthly budget to actual reports with variance analysis, and other required standard reports. 2. Working closely with Department leaders, identify key financial performance indicators and metrics and develop appropriate reporting of results against targets. This includes reporting key financial ratios and other data for enhanced financial “dashboard” reporting. 3. Coordinate ad-hoc reporting and financial analysis to address specific requests from the leadership team and other clients. 4. Coordinate the development of the quarterly Leadership Team reporting package, Board financial reports, and other financial presentations. Facilitate finance presentations as required. 5. Provide support to F&A management in the review of accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls related to financial reporting. 6. Provide support to the Director of Finance for LWR’s annual audit and preparation of form 990 and other required financial reports. 7. Coordinate the evaluation, design, and implementation of enhanced financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting software and processes. This will include the roll-out of a more effective financial report delivery system. 8. Manage LWR’s periodic financial forecast process. This includes the design and production of forecast templates, training of budget holders on the use of templates, and the consolidation and analysis of forecast data. 9. Develop appropriate financial modeling tools and techniques in support of multi-year business planning and analysis. Create efficient systems for collecting, updating, compiling, and reporting key analytical data. 10. Develop historic trend analysis regarding revenue and expenses. 11. Develop appropriate sensitivity and scenario analysis that reviews changes from planned results over short and long-term periods. Develop standard tracking reports from MIP, monitor progress, and report on items of significant concern. 12. Assist F&A management in the development and implementation of budget modification guidelines and tools. Oversee the process for reporting against modified budgets during the fiscal year. 13. Lead the F&A Department in the assessment, development, and facilitation of agency wide staff training related to financial literacy, reporting, monitoring, and related internal controls. 14. Develop reporting formats that are as concise and user-friendly as possible. Identify and implement an enhanced process for consolidating variance analysis for review by budget holders and the leadership team. 15. Highlight significant budget variances and perform additional analysis on a timely basis including the review of explanations provided by budget holders. Provide guidance to budget holders regarding corrective action and advise the Leadership Team as necessary. 16. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

How to apply:

If interested, please apply online at http://lwr.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-270813.html

Please note that, upon hire, employees must provide proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States of America.