Maryville Academy · 1 month ago
Financial Analyst - Accounting Degree - Onsite Des Plaines IL
Des Plaines, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelMaryville Academy is seeking a Financial Analyst who will play a key role in transforming and automating processes to drive decision-making. The role involves financial planning, budgeting, developing financial models, and supporting the accounting team as needed.
EducationFamilyNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Budget modeling, including further developing budget models, compiling information from programs and departments, building sensitivity analysis, responding to grant budget requests, and finding solutions to support a balanced budget. Budget responsibilities also include gaining detailed knowledge of the revenue and expense drivers and assessing systems for effective budget management
Financial analysis, including developing financial models to assess performance and forecast results based on market conditions
Work with IT department to develop real-time management dashboards customized to meet the business needs and drive financial sustainability
Leverage the budgeting and management reporting processes to drive accountability and financial control and help ensure the operation supported meets financial targets
Identify, design and develop opportunities to improve and streamline accounting and reporting processes and systems
Act as the primary point of contact for various functional areas on financial matters including budgeting and ad hoc financial analysis and making financial recommendations based on financial and strategic analysis
Assist in elevating the financial literacy of the company through the communication of financial performance, variance analysis and financial goals
Support Maryville Academy mission and goals, including applicable key performance indicators
Other ad hoc analysis as needed
Qualification
Required
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Must be eligible to work in the USA without Sponsorship
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Able to work in the USA without Sponsorship or Work Visa
Experience in accounting and process improvement roles
Innovative; able to identify inefficiencies and define and implement creative solutions
Strong financial acumen with the ability to build and translate complex integrated financial models to support growth and value-add analysis
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with Power BI, VBA or other programming languages a plus
Effective communication skills with ability to present to senior management
Ability to process large sets of financial and other data (KPIs) from various systems in order to derive insights for decision-making
Support program teams through the communication of financial performance, variance analysis and financial goals
Prioritize workload and manage multiple projects
Flexible to changing business needs and priorities of the organization
Sound leadership skills and the ability to motivate others
Experience with financial audits and incorporates financial controls in process improvements
Frequently required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and walk for extended periods; able to walk up and down stairs
Required to occasionally lift/move objects in excess of 20 pounds
Must have the visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above
Fully Onsite in Des Plaines IL - Work is performed in designated administrative office settings
Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary
Preferred
CPA and audit experience a plus
MBA a plus
Company
Maryville Academy
Maryville is a child care organization rooted in Catholic social teaching and dedicated to the preservation of the dignity of children at every age.
Founded in 1883
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Kitzmiller
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-12
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