The Legal Aid Society · 2 hours ago
Senior Financial Analyst
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $109K/yr
4+ years expThe Legal Aid Society (LAS) is a prominent organization with significant annual revenue dedicated to providing legal services. The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with the FP&A Manager to implement financial strategies, manage budgets, and conduct financial analysis to support the organization’s goals.
ConsultingFamilyGovernmentLegalNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop grant level budgets ensuring compliance with all internal LAS and grant funder fiscal policies
Submit annual grant level budgets, monitor and submit mid-year budget modifications that may be necessary to ensure effective grant spending
Create and deliver accurate, timely, and actionable financial reports, dashboards, and presentations via Vena Solutions to senior management, highlighting key insights and variances
Recommend adjustments to spending to minimize budget modifications while spending all available funds
Act as liaison with Practice areas regarding program finance activity at the grant and contract level
Prepare and present financial performance reports, highlighting key metrics, trends, and insights to program teams
Maintain financial models, reporting tools, and data reports to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial processes
Work closely with other departments to ensure data consistency and alignment across the organization
Develop, maintain, and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed
Acquire, manage, manipulate, and analyze large amounts of data from multiple sources utilizing Excel, other Microsoft Office Suite tools, and other software as needed
Prioritize and manage frequent, high-impact special projects
Create, modify, and update Financial Edge reports as needed
Identify and implement process improvements within the financial reporting and planning cycles by leveraging Vena Solutions’ workflow automation and reporting capabilities
Provide strong technical and analytical support to the Billing Operations team
Participate in continuous professional development
Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, with a focus in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Political Science or related field preferred
Minimum 4 years of related experience involving analytical research and reporting of complex financial data
Advance skills in Excel and ability to analyze large volumes of data
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to meet deadlines and escalate critical time sensitive issues in a timely manner
Advanced proficiency in Excel (Financial modeling, pivot tables, financial formulas, etc.) and financial reporting tools
Ability to communicate complex financial data in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing the most critical ones
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Sense of professionalism, confidentiality, and a strong work ethic
Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Commitment to Legal Aid Society's mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers
Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships
Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect
Commitment to Legal Aid Society's mission and values
Preferred
Non-profit experience preferred
Experience with Vena Solutions and Financial Edge preferred
Knowledge of grants, billing practices, and related regulations is preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid vacation
Disability
Life insurance
Company
The Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society is a legal firm that focuses on civil services, criminal defense, and juvenile rights representation in family court.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carla Palumbo
President & CEO
Twyla Carter
Attorney-in-Chief & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-06-13
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