What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Manager I - Atlanta Based Remote position at NASCO?
Overview
Under general direction of the Director, Finance, the Financial Manager I generally interfaces with and supports Director, Executive Director and VP level resources throughout the company. The Financial Manager I makes recommendations and implements decisions on financial operational and policy issues affecting the business. One of the main responsibilities of this role will be developing and maintaining annual budgets and monthly forecasts. This role manages complex financial function(s) within their assigned areas and is considered an expert within the unit in one or more specific areas of accounting / budget / finance.
The Financial Manager I communicates to appropriate parties as needed regarding status of projects. This role represents the organization as a prime contact on project or organizational issues at various management levels with both internal and external customers.
This role requires residence near the Atlanta area, with the expectation of occasional in-office presence, approximately once a month, as needed.
Responsibilities
Reconciles and researches general ledger account
Reconciles and reports on budgeted / forecasted numbers versus actual reports
Develops annual budgets and monthly forecasts
Assists with multiyear planning activities
Reports on Business Intelligence, combining trend analysis for both financial and statistical data elements
Develops and implements new business metrics
Creates exception reporting (i.e. ad hoc reports)
Performs project level analysis and forecasting
Performs price / cost modeling of a moderately complex to complex nature involving multiple service offerings and both implementation and ongoing cost model development
Maintains and reports against large data repositories
Assists in maintaining interfaces between financial systems
Develops and implements processes, procedures, and automated tools to accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
Intermediate analytical skills to review data for trends and issues and analyze and research situations
Intermediate ability to interpret data in order to identify trends and variances
Intermediate communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to communicate appropriately across all levels of an organization. This includes the ability to create and deliver effective and informative presentations and facilitate discussions with internal and external clients.
Advanced ability to interpret and explain financial information
Intermediate interpersonal skills to promote working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors
Intermediate skills in word processing, email, presentation and spreadsheets
Advanced skills using financial databases
Intermediate mathematical aptitude
Advanced research and problem solving skills as needed for finding root cause, investigating issues and strategic planning
Intermediate ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines while maintaining high accuracy
Intermediate ability to appropriately prioritize and manage workload effectively
Advanced knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of accounting and finance such as GAAP or other applicable laws and regulations
Advanced knowledge of computer and accounting systems
Experience :
- 5 years of progressive responsibility in Financial / Accountant role, or equivalent work experience
Required Training, Certification and Education
Preferred Training, Education and Certifications :
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Business, or a related field (STEM)
CPA Certification or Certified Management Accountant Certification
Benefits Overview
At NASCO, we trust our workforce to be fully remote, working from their home . This benefit offers significant, personalized outcomes for each associate including work / life balance, savings on commuting, work clothing, and increased time to spend on personal activities.
Our full benefit package is designed to support the physical, mental, and financial health of our associates. We offer :
Physical and Mental Health Benefits
Choice of Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Telehealthcare – for Medical and Behavioral visits
Generous PTO with buy / sell options
9 Company holidays, a floating day off, and a day off for volunteering
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness program - earn insurance discounts or credit towards health-related items
Financial Health Benefits
401K Plan with employer matching contributions
Company-funded spending / reimbursement accounts to help with out-of-pocket medical expenses
Bonus and Recognition programs
Tuition Assistance
Consultation with financial planner
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided, and Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available
Group Discount programs - mobile, technology services, etc., to help you save money
Other Benefits
NASCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer / veterans / disability / race / color / religion / sex / sexual orientation / gender identity / national origin. Must have legal authority to work in the US
We will not accept applicants that use AI when answering the screening questions. Applicants who use AI to answer any questions or to complete their application will not be considered for employment
Location US-Home Office / Remote | US-GA-Atlanta
Positions 1
Category Accounting / Finance - All Openings
Travel Requirements 0-20%