Cascade PBS

Cascade PBS’s mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place. Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region. The Senior Financial and Budget Analyst will oversee our financial operations, grant, and budget processes. This role is crucial in ensuring the financial health of the organization and providing stewardship of Cascade PBS’s financial resources, enabling us to further our mission, while demonstrating Cascade PBS’s values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity. Salary range :  $87,405-$99,204  Location : Seattle, WA Hybrid   schedule available Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week.   Benefits   include :  11 paid holidays 1 personal holiday 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start Half-day Fridays during Summer Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully-vested immediately Employer paid ORCA card Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Medical Dental Vision  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES Oversee the organization’s budgeting processes, collaborating with leadership to develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring the budget it aligns with organizational goals Provide consultation and training for team members responsible for preparing organization budgets Manage the importing of budget data into accounting systems and ensure accuracy and efficiency Prepare monthly financial reports and ad-hoc summaries Complete assigned tasks for month-end closing, reporting and monthly variance reporting within the established deadlines Coordinate and lead monthly variance reporting efforts with department stakeholders Coordinate mid-year financial review process Assist senior management in establishing and finalizing the annual budget for Board approval, providing technical expertise and stakeholder training, as needed Evaluate project proposals; assist in the development of budgets, review and approve budgets for grant proposals and recommend contract terms Develop and monitor budget forecasts to ensure financial stability Oversee financial aspects of grants and restricted funding, ensuring proper allocation and reporting of funds to stakeholder groups Collaborate with the VP of Philanthropy to evaluate and prepare Cascade PBS funding applications Work with stakeholders during project implementation to address budget, grant and reporting and ensure compliance with funding guidelines Prepare and maintain grant financial procedures and tracking reports, leading monthly reviews with stakeholders Recommend, review and implement financial policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency Partner with leadership to streamline budgeting processes and provide financial insights for informed decision making Support accounting team as assigned Support the annual audit and tax preparation process, working with the Finance team to assure timely completion Serve as back-up Payroll Administrator and conduct bi-monthly payroll audit, as needed Perform monthly membership revenue reconciliation and quarterly payroll report reconciliations Serve as backup to other Finance team task, as assigned Collaborate with Legal Affairs on funding, contractor, and other agreements as necessary Track and manage royalties for Cascade PBS’s intellectual property in coordination with appropriate team member Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of Cascade PBS Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial forecasting, reporting, GAAP accounting, project management and grant reporting preferred. Proficiency in financial software and databases. Advanced competency using Excel and working knowledge of other MS Office products (Word and Outlook) required Excellent analytical and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field or comparable work experience required; CPA is preferred Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in a nonprofit setting preferred. Payroll experience preferred Experience in non-profit GAAP accounting required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to sit and type for long periods of time Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time