Analyst III, Finance * Work from home - Military Veterans

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.  Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.  

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. 

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!  

The Disaster Finance team supports the domestic disaster program (Disaster Cycle Services).  This position will engage with other finance and disaster programmatic staff to resolve complex issues and work a minimum of one disaster operation annually at the disaster operation location.  

Tasks/Responsibilities

Assist finance teams of paid and volunteer staff that are deployed to Level IV and higher disaster operations

Provide financial and statistical information for use in management, stewardship reports and in the audited financial statements.

Advocate and support the use of Red Cross finance products (i.e. Pcards, Ariba) during disaster operations

Deploy to a minimum of one Level IV or greater disaster operations annually

Work with the Supervisor and other Sr. Analyst to process payments for Recovery programs.

Keep members of Disaster Finance staff informed of issues and/or emerging trends that impact the team’s work activity

Serves as a change agent when engaging with stakeholders using persuasion skills to reach positive solutions.

Integrate and guide volunteers in completing disaster finance activities.

Adheres to all policies and procedures of the American Red Cross, Finance Department and Disaster Cycle Services.

Assist with ad hoc projects as needed

Travel: 10% - 20%

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent related experience.  Minimum of five years of work experience in related field. 

Experience in finance/ business analysis/ operations/ project support/ client relationships is highly desired.  knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, internal controls, and automated accounting systems also beneficial.  Knowledge of American Red Cross programs is desired. 

Must be flexible, adaptive, and a problem solver while working with in person and remote staff in a fluid and ever changing environment.  Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with staff at many levels of the organization.  Ability to serve as a team member that integrates financial and business analysis into effective program management.

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to clearly explain finance concepts to non-finance colleagues. 

Proficient in computer skills including knowledge of spreadsheet and other software applications necessary.  Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, unstructured environment and work toward building structure for the steady state.  

Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

PAY INFORMATION: 

The starting annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. *We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.*

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn. 

•    Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans 

•    Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

•    PTO + Holidays 

•    401K with up to 5% Match 

•    Paid Family Leave

•    Employee Assistance Programs 

•    Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term 

•    Service Awards and Recognition LI-JG1]]>