The Jessie Ball duPont Fund (the duPont Fund) seeks to create communities of belonging in the places and institutions that Jessie Ball duPont knew and loved. We believe that the most prosperous communities are those in which all voices are heard and valued, giving community members the confidence to find creative solutions to society’s greatest challenges. We use our grantmaking, investments, research, and partnerships to support access to opportunities and remove barriers to resources.

The Sr. Financial Analyst will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and other staff to plan, track and report on the use of financial resources to ensure adherence to the Fund’s mission, policy, budgets and strategy. In addition, this role will support key activities such as board material preparation, grants reporting, completion of tax forms and audit, and payment execution.

What you will be doing

Finance

• Create budget reporting and work with each person to gather accountability

• Design metrics and report regularly on budgets and grants

• Lead budgeting and recast process 

• Analyze actuals to budget variances and provide recommendations of action

• Develop cash flow forecast in collaboration with Director of Operations

• Gather data and prepare dashboard to evaluate investment managers’ service 

• Generate quarterly reporting on endowment performance sent to Board Finance Committee

• Track advisor and manager fees to ensure adherence to agreements

• Support administration and reporting of program-related and mission-related Investments

• Assist with projects as requested by the Finance Committee

• Develop standard templates and implement reporting financial data to Board

Accounting and operations

• Support timely entry of data to accounting system 

• Participate in projects to improve use of accounting system 

• Coordinate issuance of K1 statements to annuitants

• Support bank account and corporate card reconciliation 

• Complete assigned tasks and schedules needed for the preparation of tax return and audit 

• Train as back-up for daily tasks such a payment execution

Grants Management

• Perform mining of historical grants data 

• Develop grants impact reports and metrics in collaboration with Senior Grant Manager

• Assist with efforts to maintain and improve Fluxx grants management system

• Support scheduling and execution of payments as needed

Risk Management

• Coordinate annual table-top exercise in collaboration with Chief of Staff

• Support planning of staff training on key applications and systems

Other

• Support preparation of board materials 

• Perform other duties as assigned

What you will bring

• Two to five years of experience in finance, accounting or related roles

• Knowledge of financial analysis along with the ability to understand and apply concepts

• Knowledge of general accounting principles, financial statements, practices and procedures 

• Skill in analytical and statistical examination data and experience with the use of tools needed for the task (PowerBI, Alteryx) 

• Experience with spreadsheets and demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, Google Sheets of similar

• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks

• Ability to meet deadlines, plan and work in an organized manner to accomplish goals

• Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality

• Ability to handle daily responsibilities and special projects simultaneously

• Good verbal and written communication skills and strong understanding and appreciation of work within teams 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, trustees and external parties

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS: The salary range for this position is between $72,000 and $100,000 dependent on skills and experience. This position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, SEP retirement contribution, paid holidays, and generous paid time off.

HOW TO APPLY: Email your resume to jobs@dupontfund.org and include your name and the Position Title in the subject line of the email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis or until Wednesday, April 9. No phone calls, please.