Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid
Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire

A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its finance team in a newly created role. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position will play a key role in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, contract management, and strategic analysis across a complex, government-funded environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related finance function
• Nonprofit experience required
• Experience working with government funding, grants, or contracts
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Comfortable working with large datasets, databases, and financial systems
• Ability to create reports from scratch and present findings in a meaningful way

Preferred Background

• Behavioral health, healthcare, housing, or other government-funded nonprofit organizations
• Department of Mental Health (DMH) funding experience heavily preferred
• Knowledge of CFR 200 and grant compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and program financial performance
• Analyze government-funded contracts and grants to ensure compliance and maximize funding
• Partner with program leaders to review revenue, expenses, and budget variances
• Build and enhance financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Develop new reports and analyses to support executive decision-making
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and funding reimbursement processes
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for both finance and non-finance stakeholders