Financial Controller

About us

OneWest Corporation is a nonprofit organization that is establishing new pathways to private and public capital, in an effort to generate sustainable economic development and neighborhood revitalization in west Louisville, in partnership with community

residents.

Our organization is seeking a Finance Specialist to join our office team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, proven knowledge of financial analysis and strategy, as well as excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. The Finance Specialist will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, budgeting, and light bookkeeping.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain financial records.
• Lead cross-functional projects using advanced data modeling and analysis techniques to discover insights that will guide strategic decisions and uncover optimization opportunities.
• Build, develop and maintain data models, reporting systems, data automation systems, dashboards and performance metrics support that support key business decisions and measure community impact.
• Oversee the design and delivery of reports and insights that analyze business functions and key operations and performance metrics.
• Create cash flow analysis and project proformas for real estate projects.
• Analyze financial data and generate reports.
• Process invoices, payments, and other financial transactions.
• Assist with budget preparation and forecasting.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy of data.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Lead cross-functional projects using advanced data modeling and analysis techniques to discover insights that will guide strategic decisions and uncover optimization opportunities.
• Perform baseline allocations of invoices for accounting.
• Ability to provide clear and concise financial reports and graphics.
• Ability to review capital stack proposals for optimization.
• Oversee the data/report requests process: tracking requests submitted, prioritization, approval, etc.
• Examine, interpret and report results of analytical initiatives to stakeholders in leadership, technology, and product teams.

Candidate Competencies:

• Technologically proficient, particularly in Excel and Google Sheets
• Strong analytical skills, ability to perform effective querying involving multiple tables and subqueries.
• Ability to work effectively in a high volume environment with attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes as needed.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline with a minimum of 2-4 years relevant finance or accounting experience.
• A candidate who has at least 3 years of experience of drawing insights from data.
• Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills.
• Experience in grant management, non-profit accounting and federal grant management.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Preferred)
• Finance: 3 years (Required)
• Data analytics: 3 years (Required)
• Non-profit accounting: 2 years (Required)
• Non-profit Federal Grant reporting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person