FINANCIAL ANALYST

Company: Mather
Location: Evanston
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our finance team at Mather.

Detailed Responsibilities Include

This position includes facilitating preparation and review of all budget and forecast processes. Prepares analysis of current or proposed operations and provides timely and concise recommendations to improve results and performance.

• Prepares and reviews the annual forecast/budgeting process from initiation to Board approval for their area of responsibility.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent information; secures salary information.
• Build and maintain budget and forecast templates for use by managers.
• Create ad hoc templates, reports, and analysis for use by managers to evaluate their businesses, including industry benchmarking.
• Ability to sort/mine large sets of data from multiple data sources (General ledger, CRM, Excel) to identify trends/variances.
• Prepares monthly occupancy and salary variance reports.
• Collects/organizes financial application information and inputs into financial model.
• Reviews vendor contracts.
• Reviews and updates regulatory and government annual reports/surveys/census.
• Possess strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Work with Accounting department to ensure accurate preparation of monthly financial statements (facilitate A/P, analyze GL account activity, prepare or review other supporting documentation).
  
  The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business management; strong project orientation, forecasting, budgeting and analytical skills; strong knowledge of Excel; excellent communication and organizational skills.
  
  What We Offer
  
  Mather offers a benefits package* that goes above and beyond.
  
  All Employees Are Eligible For
  
  • Generous paid-time off (PTO) program including vacation days, sick days, personal days, and holidays. Earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility
  • 401(k) program with strong employer match and annual contribution (Age 21 or better)
  • Convenient subsidized parking or public transportation for certain locations
  • Learning to Age Well Program - employees can be reimbursed up to $130 per year for completion of classes such as music lessons, yoga, or foreign language classes
    
    Benefits-eligible Employees Can Take Advantage Of
    
    • Medical, dental, and vision plans
    • Extended illness benefits
    • Tuition reimbursement promoting lifelong learning
    • Employee wellness programs, including free annual wellness screening
    • Short- and long-term disability insurance
    • Life insurance - 100% coverage by Mather
    • Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.
      
      Expectations Of Mather Employees
      
      • The ability to work well in a team environment
      • Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
      • The ability to establish and maintain relationships with residents, customers, and coworkers
      • The ability to learn new tasks and information and apply to serving others
      • A commitment to delivering on responsibilities
      • Reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic
        
        About Mather
        
        Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well, we create programs, places, and residences for today's young-at-heart older adults. These include senior living residences (The Mather, Mather Place, and Splendido); a variety of community-based initiatives; and Mather Institute on Aging, a resource for research and information about aging, trends and innovations in aging services, and more.
        
        Mather values employees and is serious about supporting their health and professional development. We've been named one of "Chicago's Top Workplaces" by the Chicago Tribune for four years in a row and have been recognized as Illinois' Healthiest Midsize Employer.
        
        Mather is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
        
        If this sounds like you, then please apply for this position. When applying, please include all work history. List your employers, starting with the most current/recent, including self-employment. Please do not state "Refer to resume."

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