The Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) supports the organization’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes and provides financial and operational analysis to help inform leadership decision-making. This role works in partnership with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Controller, and program leaders to support timely reporting, performance monitoring, and financial oversight of contracts and agreements.
The Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) helps ensure that Northeast Arc’s resources are aligned to advance its mission of empowering people with disabilities to live, learn, work, and fully participate in their communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes in alignment with organizational priorities.
- Develop and maintain recurring management reports, dashboards, and month-end reporting packages to support review of trends, risks, and variances.
- Partner with the Controller and finance team to support alignment between financial plans and actual results, including month-end processes and key accruals.
- Provide financial oversight for state and government-funded contracts and other agreements, including support for budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition considerations.
- Monitor contract-related financial performance and support risk management activities by reviewing reimbursement accuracy, utilization, and variance to budget.
- Translate financial and operational information into clear insights and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or related roles, including experience leading teams.
- Knowledge of GAAP and financial practices, including experience in a not-for-profit environment.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization.
- Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion.
- Experience with fee-for-service financial models preferred
Scheduled Hours
Monday through Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Target Salary
The approximate pay range for this role $130,000 - $150,000 annually.
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's experience, education, and internal equity.
About us
Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. Today we positively impact the lives of approximately 10,000 people in nearly 190 cities and towns. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related field.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or related roles, including experience leading teams.
- Knowledge of GAAP and financial practices, including experience in a not-for-profit environment.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.
- Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion.
- Experience with fee-for-service financial models.
What We Do
Northeast Arc is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism become full participants in their communities. They provide a comprehensive range of services, including autism services, early intervention, employment support, and residential programs, ensuring that individuals have the opportunity to live, work, socialize, and play independently within the community.
