ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Director of Financial Planning & Analysis in the Finance Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
Responsible for safeguarding the financial resources of the organization, the Finance department manages the financial activities of the National ACLU. From paying vendors to forecasting budgets, and everything in-between, we take pride in providing the resources and the platform for informed financial decision-making.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will play a critical role in building, expanding and maintaining complex financial modeling to support decision-making and short and long-term planning. This position will provide expertise on organization-wide budget and forecasting best practices, directly handle budgets across several departments, and drive forward the Financial Planning and Analysis team’s sophisticated use of metrics and analysis. It will require a high degree of technical proficiency and the ability to independently conduct research, synthesize large sets of data, and collaborate with teams across the organization to gather inputs and share outcomes.
Our ideal candidate will be a team player with a can-do attitude and will have extensive experience in working with complex financial models, strong knowledge of a multitude of forecasting methods (i.e. driver-based, economic value, statistical, etc.) the ability to clearly communicate financial analysis to diverse audiences, possess exceptional attention to detail, be a diplomatic communicator, and have a passion for the work of the ACLU.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
The following overview of responsibilities is intended to describe the type of work which will be assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all specific duties required by the employee: