Waypoint supports people with disabilities through a broad range of services for children and adults. Its work includes residential programs, education and behavioral health services, case management, and remote support designed to help individuals build independence and participate more fully in their communities. The organization focuses on improving quality of life for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through practical, person-centered care and community empowerment.
Financial Analyst - Hybrid in Sanford, Maine
Join Waypoint as a Financial Analyst supporting a nonprofit organization that empowers people with disabilities. Build budgets, forecasts, KPIs, and financial models that inform strategic decisions.
United States
Maine$52,000 – $63,500 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredFinancial Planning and AnalysisDescription
- Prepare financial statements, dashboards, budgets, scenario analyses, forecasts, variance reports, program analyses, growth scenarios, and other ad hoc analyses.
- Contribute to every stage of the budgeting process, including budget preparation, discussions, and related activities.
- Build and maintain financial models and KPIs used to assess agency program performance.
- Evaluate trends in revenue, expenses, and profitability.
- Support cost analysis and initiatives focused on improving margins.
- Provide management with requested financial analyses and reports.
- Maintain data accuracy and support compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
- Work with accounting, operations, program, and leadership teams.
- Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts as needed.
- Clearly communicate findings and fiscal impacts to leadership and program directors.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline.
- At least five years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, or a related position.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced formulas and pivot tables.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Willingness to adjust working hours periodically for deadline-driven work during month-end and planning cycles.
- Must meet physical requirements, including normal flexibility; the ability to stand, walk, run, and shuffle for several minutes; kneel on one or both knees and stand again; bend 45 degrees at the trunk and twist to either side; grasp firmly; and raise hands above the head.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer screen for several hours each day.
- CPA or MBA preferred.
- Experience with ADP, Credible, or Financial Edge NXT.
- Experience conducting industry-specific financial analysis.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Flexible spending accounts