Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the financial operations of Anderson Center for Autism through the preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial and statistical data. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of internal and external financial reporting, including monthly financial statements, regulatory filings, and cost reports.

The Financial Analyst partners closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with funding, regulatory, and organizational requirements. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to mission-driven work while supporting data-informed decision-making across programs and services.

Why Join Us

At Anderson Center for Autism, our work is driven by a shared commitment to enhancing quality of life for individuals with autism across the lifespan. As a Financial Analyst, your expertise will directly support programs that make a meaningful difference every day.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-focused organization that values analytical thinking, continuous improvement, and integrity. We foster an environment where your contributions are recognized, your professional growth is supported, and your work has purpose beyond the numbers.

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including supporting schedules, variance analysis, and trend reporting
• Ensure all financial data is complete, accurate, and aligned with internal records and reporting deadlines
• Perform variance analysis on revenue, expenses, staffing, and operational metrics; communicate key findings to leadership
• Prepare and support annual New York State Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFR) and Statewide Standards of Payment (SSOP)
• Compile financial and statistical data for regulatory filings, ensuring consistency with audited financial statements and general ledger
• Assist in preparing annual filings including IRS Form 990 and NYS CHAR 500, including reconciliations and support schedules
• Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, allocations, and other month-end closing activities
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of financial variances and reporting issues
• Support budget development, forecasting, and financial planning through data analysis and modeling
• Prepare budget-to-actual and forecast analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Assist with year-end financial audits by preparing workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Respond to auditor and regulatory requests in a timely and accurate manner
• Develop and maintain financial reports, templates, and tools to improve reporting efficiency
• Support compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and external regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather and validate financial and operational data
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding reporting, deadlines, and financial insights
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and finance initiatives as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required
• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, or reporting required
• Experience in not-for-profit, healthcare, education, or human services environments preferred
• Experience with cost reporting, financial statements, audits, and regulatory reporting preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments

• Over 6 weeks of paid time off your 1st year
• College partnerships that provide discounts
• Scholarships available!
• 403B with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision etc.
• And much more, see link below

Anderson Center for Autism offers our Employees with a Generous Benefits Package: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit

About Anderson Center for Autism

Anderson Center for Autism is dedicated to optimizing quality of life (QofL) for individuals with autism across the lifespan. Through educational, clinical, residential, and vocational services, we promote dignity, respect, and evidence-based practices. With a workforce of approximately 900 employees, Anderson fosters a mission-driven culture rooted in compassion, excellence, and continuous improvement.

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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