Senior Financial Analyst

For over 100 years, Girl Scouts has empowered girls to lead, break barriers, and create positive change. At Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA), we foster a powerful all-girl space that values collaboration over competition, inspiring girls to turn their dreams into reality.

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Financial Analyst will support various aspects of our financial management processes and cycles including, but not limited to, financial variance analyses, budgeting & forecasting, grant accounting and reporting, monthly close responsibilities, financial reporting, and ad hoc analyses.  Requires cross departmental collaboration throughout the organization.  Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, the annual financial audit, tax returns and other regulatory filings as needed. Ensure transactions are in accordance with GAAP and internal polices and controls are followed; communicate exceptions to management. 

This position will have a hybrid work arrangement with work from home 2 days per week; 3 days per week in GSEMA’s Andover, MA office; occasional work days in GSEMA’s Waltham office, or as directed.

Explore Key Responsibilities: 

• Analyze, investigate, and resolve monthly actual to budget variances
• Track donation revenues utilizing various software platforms, and manage reporting obligations
• Document and account for donor restrictions with the Fund Development Team
• Complete daily and monthly accounting entries accurately and timely
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts; prepare correcting entries
• Prepare monthly financial and statistical reports, including key performance indicators
• Manage supervision, accounting, and reporting of federal, state, and private grants
• Assist in the development and management of the annual budget
• Assist with audit preparation
• Adhere to internal financial controls and policies
• Assist with business process mapping, documentation and standardization
• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly payroll
• Support Finance team key activities/functions in backup coverage roles as needed

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting.
• Seven (7) plus years of previous accounting work experience including financial analyses, budgeting, and grant accounting.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral; work independently as well as collaboratively with team members and other functional areas to further Council goals.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills, processes and software applications.
• Ability to handle high volume tasks.
• Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness and quality of work; excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively identify, analyze and solve practical problems and successfully manage a variety of variables and personalities; ability to adapt in a changing environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

We Offer Amazing Benefits:

• Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time-off benefits, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• We've Got You Covered:  Full medical and dental benefits, plus no-cost group life insurance, disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Investment in Your Future: Plan for your retirement with 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. We also support your career growth with paid time for training and other development opportunities.
• Special Girl Scout Perks: Take advantage of discounts on Girl Scout merchandise at the Council Shop. Eligible family members can enjoy discounted rates for up to two (2) weeks at GSEMA summer camps. Experience the outdoors and connect with the Girl Scout spirit through outdoor activities and staff camp days.

Explore more about these benefits and join us in shaping a brighter future at GSEMA. Visit our careers page at GSEMA Careers.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, we are strive to create transformative learning experiences and leadership opportunities for our youth members. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice (DEI/RJ) are woven tightly into our mission of supporting and nurturing girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.  We believe in fostering a culture that celebrates differences, promotes unity, and creates growth opportunities for our employees. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Read more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice!

Go For It

Research shows that women and members of historically marginalized groups do not apply to jobs where they feel they don’t hit 100% of the requirements. If this is how you feel after reading through this posting, we encourage you to apply anyway!

This position requires successful completion of background checks and a current Girl Scout membership.