Director of Financial Planning – Analysis

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic financial oversight for Aspire Living & Learning, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodiverse children and adults through education, behavioral health, residential, and community-based services.

• Report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

• Collaborate with the CFO and senior leadership to create and execute financial strategies.

• Lead multi-year financial planning efforts to facilitate organizational growth, innovation in service delivery, and long-term sustainability.

• Conduct financial analysis, provide recommendations, offer decision support, and prepare reports for the Board.

• Assess financial risks, identify opportunities, and evaluate the potential impact of strategic initiatives.

• Oversee the organization-wide annual budgeting process.

• Create rolling forecasts, scenario analyses, and financial models.

• Establish and maintain standardized budgeting tools, templates, and processes.

• Partner with operational leaders to enhance budget development, monitoring, and accountability.

• Analyze budget-to-actual results and identify trends, variances, and necessary corrective measures.

• Provide timely and meaningful financial reports to executive and operational leaders.

• Convert complex financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders without a financial background.

• Develop, monitor, and report on financial and operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Prepare financial impact analyses for program expansions, strategic initiatives, funding opportunities, and organizational investments.

• Enhance reporting processes, analytical tools, and visibility of financial data.

• Cultivate relationships with program, operational, and administrative leaders.

• Foster financial literacy and informed decision-making throughout the organization.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of financial analysts.

• Encourage transparency, collaboration, accountability, and ongoing improvement within the finance department.

• Work in conjunction with accounting, grants management, compliance, and other teams to uphold financial integrity.

• Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations, funding requirements, and reimbursement models.

• Evaluate financial risks associated with funding sources, reimbursement structures, program expansion, and operational changes.

• Propose and support strategies for risk mitigation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and leadership.

• Proven expertise in financial modeling, scenario planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting.

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to translate financial and operational data into actionable recommendations.

• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience in effectively collaborating with executive leaders and stakeholders across all organizational levels.

• Background in supervising, mentoring, and developing high-performing finance or analytics teams.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques.

• Familiarity with financial systems, ERP platforms, budgeting software, and reporting tools.

• Must reside in Vermont, Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts.

• Occasional day and/or overnight travel may be required within Aspire’s service area.

• Availability for occasional evening or holiday work might be necessary.

• Close vision is required for reviewing documents and working with computer equipment.

• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance, including multiple medical plans and vision coverage at no additional cost.

• Options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON, offering monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 100% match on contributions up to 2% of salary.

• Generous Paid Time Off, encompassing paid sick, personal, and vacation days, along with holidays.

• Opportunities for Professional Growth, including training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.

• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Telehealth Services.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Flexible schedule as needed.