Administration - Financial Analyst

Overview

WHO WE ARE: We are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 400 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Founded locally in 1911, the Northern California & Northern Nevada affiliate of Volunteers of America (VOA-NCNN) is one of the largest providers of social services in the region, operating more than 40 programs including housing, employment services, substance abuse, and recovery services to families, individuals, veterans, seniors, and youth. In fact, VOA-NCNN provides shelter or housing to over 3,500 men, women, and children every night.

 

OUR MISSION: To change individual lives, instill hope, increase self-worth and facilitate independence through quality housing, employment, and related supportive services. Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada inspires self-sufficiency, dignity, and hope by providing critical health and human services to thousands of vulnerable individuals and families across Northern California & Northern Nevada.

 

PROGRAM AND LOCATION: VOA, a Certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for a Financial Analyst position for

VOA-NCNN. Full-time employees (working 30 or more hours a week) are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance coverage.

 

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Financial Analyst supports the agency’s financial management, reporting, and planning functions by providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis to leadership across all programs and departments. This role is integral to ensuring fiscal accountability, grant compliance, and data-driven decision-making for Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada (VOA-NCNN). The Financial Analyst collaborates closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Controller, and Program Directors to prepare budgets, monitor performance, analyze trends, and communicate key financial insights that inform organizational strategy and operational efficiency. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to advancing the agency’s mission through sound fiscal management and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

A. Financial Analysis and Reporting

· Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including dashboards and budget-to-actual analyses for the CFO, COO, Controller, and program leadership.

· Perform detailed variance analyses, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.

· Support data integrity and analytics within accounting and financial systems (Intacct, Power BI, or equivalent).

· Assist in developing and maintaining forecasting models, cost allocation methods, and grant tracking reports.

· Coordinate with the CFO and Controller to prepare schedules and analyses for annual audits and budget development.

· Develop and update key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness and financial sustainability.

· Conduct financial modeling for new business initiatives, grants, and strategic projects.

B. Budgeting and Program Support

· Partner with Program Directors and Division leadership to develop annual budgets and monitor ongoing performance.

· Provide training and guidance to program managers on interpreting financial reports, managing expenditures, and aligning spending with grant and contract requirements.

· Work with the CFO/COO to prepare financial materials for the Board of Directors and Finance Committee.

· Ensure consistent reporting across programs to support agency-wide financial transparency and compliance.

C. Financial Systems and Process Improvement

· Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to enhance data integration between accounting, payroll, and operational systems.

· Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial reporting and increase accuracy.

· Maintain allocation structures for multi-funded programs and track restricted and unrestricted funding sources.

· Support the implementation of automation tools (e.g., Power BI dashboards, Excel macros, or Intacct custom reports).

D. Compliance and Internal Controls

· Ensure all analyses and reports comply with 2 CFR 200, GAAP, and agency policies.

· Assist the Controller with grant billing and reconciliations for federal, state, and local contracts.

· Review and maintain documentation supporting indirect cost allocations and