Analyst, Financial and Grants Management
(Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, NYC) 

The Opportunity

The Analyst, Financial and Grants Management (AFGM) assists in preparing financial and grants related analyses, budgets, and forecasts for the organization with over $100 million in both revenue and expenses. The AFGM interprets data to help SMFGM and management understand business performance, trends, and financial outlook. AFGM assists in the development of critical information in support of analyses for management decision-making.

The AFGM acts as the day-to-day contact for insights and analytics to the SMFGM and Program Site Directors.

As part of our mission, we strongly encourage individuals who have lived experience of incarceration or involvement in the justice system to apply for this role.

Who We Are

The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides employment services to people with recent criminal convictions. Across the United States, over 6,000 people participate in CEO each year, transitioning to employment that supports themselves, their families, and their communities.

What began as a demonstration project of the Vera Institute of Justice in the 1970s to address employment barriers facing the formerly incarcerated following release in New York City has grown into the leading reentry employment organization in the country, where over 25,000 formerly incarcerated individuals have secured full-time employment since 1996. In 2016, CEO embarked on a 5-year strategic plan to grow to serve 9,000 participants annually. 

Who You Are

• You have a commitment to CEO’s mission
• You have good analytical and financial modeling skills and the ability to analyze raw data
• You are an effective multitasker capable of meeting deadlines with accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• You are flexible and adaptive, seeks out opportunities to improve processes and evolve financial operations.
• You have good communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly both in written and oral communications.
• You have the ability to maintain composure in ambiguity.
• You have the ability to form strong and meaningful work connections with your colleagues.
• You have the ability to avoid even the appearance of conflicts of interest; transparent handling of financial matters
• You have 2 years’ experience in finance, budgeting, analysis, and grants management in the not-for-profit industry
• You have a good knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounts Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements.
• You have a good understanding of non-profit budgeting, planning, reporting, analysis, and costing/profitability methodologies and processes; familiarity with common non-profit business and cost drivers and financial statement analysis
• You have a good knowledge of grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants. Experience with funding and reporting requirements for Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Caltrans, Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), NY Dept. of Probation, Workforce Accelerator Fund, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) highly preferred.
• You have strong computer skills, including high-level knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (Pivot tables and VLOOKUPs). Working knowledge of Adaptive Insights and Intacct a plus.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Key responsibilities of the Analyst, Financial and Grants Management include but are not limited to:

Financial Management Support

• Assist in the preparation of the annual operational and capital budgets for the assigned regions/departments/areas.
• Assist in the preparation of the inclusion of ongoing updates and changes in the operational and capital budgets for the assigned regions/departments/areas.
• Assist in the preparation of reports (including detailed budget vs. actual) and dashboards that provide insights and enable sound business decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of forecasts, analyses, and key performance indicators.
• Assist the SMFGM in interpreting and evaluating business trends, including budget variances and key performance indicators.
• Assist the SMFGM in analyzing operational issues and determining their financial impact.
• Assist in identifying and analyzing opportunities for increased efficiencies, expense savings, and revenue enhancements.
• Perform other financial management related duties as assigned.

Grants Management Support

• Prepare or assist in the preparation of grants, contracts, and all restricted funds reporting.
• Assist in implementing grants and contracts policies and procedures as well as ensure the compliance to these policies and internal controls.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of budgets, reports, and invoices of grants and contracts in a timely manner.
• Assist in preparing and updating the grants and contracts master schedule which includes dates for renewals, reporting and invoicing.
• Help to ensure compliance of our grants and contracts with government agencies and funders’ policies and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly grants and contract budget vs. actuals report, grants usage report and other reports as needed.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of grants budget and the budget modification process.
• Assist in the preparation of schedules, analyses and documents needed for funder and financial audits.
• Participate in meetings with Program to review receivables and expenditures related to grants and contracts.
• Support SMFGM and CEO colleagues to develop and implement strategies to optimize revenue and fullest cost recovery.
• Function as a resource to colleagues in the administration of internal and external requirements of grants and contracts
• Perform other grants management duties as assigned.

Team, Departmental and Organizational Support

• Serve as an active and proactive contributor and collaborator of the larger Finance team.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve organization goals.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $50,200-63,000 annually CEO's compensation philosophy considers a variety of factors including experience, internal equity, and the labor market associated with the city in which the position is located. This position can be located in any of the cities in which CEO operates. The labor markets associated with the cities in which CEO is based are variable, and the salary range included here reflects this. Our salary offer will fall within this range and will be reflective of the labor market of the city in which the position is based, as well the other factors named above. 

We recognize that salary is a part of the overall compensation package and are happy to provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, and professional development opportunities to our staff.

We also offer paid parental leave, participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays and more. We are a workplace that promotes continual learning and teamwork, offering lunch and learns, team outings, holiday gatherings and more for our staff.

More About Us

The Center for Employment Opportunities believes that everyone deserves the chance to shape a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities. Our commitment to being an anti-racism organization that is inclusive across all identities and experiences drives us forward every day. We exist to create greater opportunities for people who face multiple barriers to personal and professional success, and we’re passionate about being agents of change who promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access to opportunities for all.

People who are justice involved, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ , and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. CEO’s commitment to DEI aligns with the CROWN Act, creating an open space where our employees can present as their true authentic selves.We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Please note that due to the volume of resumes received, we are unable to contact each applicant regarding the status of each position or reply to candidates' inquiries via phone or email.

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