Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Company: United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?Are you the one who honors your commitments?Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?If you answered YES, keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success!Here's a summary of responsibilities:Working directly with the VP of Finance and Finance leadership, direct the financial management of the organization through leading the budgeting and forecasting process, providing advanced analysis of financial data related to pending business decisions and strategic initiatives, preparing financial reports, supporting financial analysis needs, and maintaining and improving financial policies and processes. Lead efforts of the finance liaison team to cultivate and maintain key relationships with division and department leaders and to ensure consistency in customer service, financial analysis, and budgeting and forecasting support. Produce highly informative financial analyses necessary for USOPC Leadership Team and Board of Directors decision-making.The Director will collaborate with other members of the Finance leadership team to set short-term and long-term strategy for the Finance team, manage policies and procedures, and ensure overall financial goals are met.Here's how you 'll have an impact:Lead USOPC and consolidated budget development efforts to ensure financial resources support strategic priorities. Work across divisions to evaluate effects of new initiatives to determine feasibility and affordability. Ensure new aspects of the organization's strategy and vision are properly funded.

• Lead the team of finance liaisons, responsible for providing assistance with forecasts and budgets, review of monthly actual data and trends, consultation on business initiatives and strategies, and other analysis as required.
• Provide thorough rationale via financial analysis and scenario modeling to lead to sound organizational decisions regarding budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation, particularly when information to be analyzed is sensitive and/or confidential.
• Oversee preparation of financial presentations for the Leadership Team and the Board of Directors, and other ad hoc reports requested by the CEO, SVP/Chief of Finance, and VP, Finance, including information needed for public relations and media reports.
• Provide ongoing strategic financial consultation, analysis, data, and support by serving as the finance liaison to the Development division.a. Provide financial guidance to implement the comprehensive campaign and support the strategic priorities of the USOPF, USOPC, and LA28.b. Partner with Development staff to recommend and/or evaluate new fundraising opportunities while ensuring compliance with current regulations.c. Analyze program performance, including cost-per-dollar-raised metrics, and provide actionable recommendations to optimize fundraising efforts.d. Collaborate with the VP, Annual Fund to structure and monitor annual fundraising strategies.e. Support the USOPF Donor Hospitality program, including program development and pricing of packages.f. Manage the public dissemination of financial information and ensure key financial communication outlets present positive public optics consistent with USOPF core messaging (e.g., 990s, charity monitoring sites).6. Maintain and enhance budgeting tools and processes to improve organizational efficiency, accuracy, and integration with other organizational support software tools.7. In collaboration with all Finance functional areas, formulate, manage, and drive adherence to Finance policies and procedures through disseminating information to division and department leaders and coaching on policies and procedures across the organization.8. Provide supervision and leadership to the Financial Planning & Analysis team, including hiring, mentoring, coaching, and motivating to maximize collective performance. Contribute to an atmosphere for outstanding teamwork through clear expectations, frequent communication, and providing fair and consistent feedback.9. Perform other duties as assigned.Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective:Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.CPA and/or MBA preferred.8+ years of experience in accounting and finance with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and/or executive-level reporting.5+ years of experience with not-for-profit organizations, with a particular focus on fundraising organizations with multi-tiered fundraising programs utilizing fund accounting.5+ years of experience managing people.Experience with ERP systems and Salesforce preferred.Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and other financial systems, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint capability.Strong leadership skills in motivating, coaching, and developing teams.Thorough understanding of accounting principles, policies, and processes.Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.Ability to act independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems.Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.Ability to work and lead in a collaborative team environment.Here are the tools, equipment, & conditions:Standard office equipment.Office environment in a multi-story building on a multi-building site.Some domestic or international travel.Non-traditional hours on occasion, including nights and weekends.Regular attendance at work is an essential job function.Here's where you'll work:Colorado Springs Downtown Headquarters/ Hybrid.Here's some more information you need to know:Hiring pay range: $115,000 - $150,000 per year.This Full-Time, Exempt position is intended to work 40 hours per week.Bonus: This position will be eligible for the Annual Incentive Award Program, which has a 20% target. The USOPC may change or eliminate this program at any time at its sole discretion.Benefits: This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits. You can view a summary here.Interested in working for United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee?Take the first step by joining our Talent Network today!
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