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Way Finders · 1 day ago

Fiscal Services Specialist

Springfield, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$63K/yr - $72K/yr

5+ years exp

Way Finders is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the stability and economic mobility of families and individuals. They are seeking a Fiscal Services Specialist to provide real estate development fiscal services, including analyses and support to the Fiscal Services team.

EmploymentHomeless ShelterNon ProfitReal EstateSocial Impact

Responsibilities

Provide all real estate development fiscal services through collaboration with Fiscal leadership, development managers, Real Estate Development leadership, and other managers/leaders as appropriate

Proactively provide clear analyses of real estate development finances as related to current and future projects

Actively participate in, and contribute solutions to, project planning including execution and follow up

Prepare and maintain project authorizations, budgets, financial schedules, and other project-related information

Organize, coordinate, and prepare intricate project cost requisitions, adhering to challenging deadlines

In support of projects, coordinate, organize, and prepare check requests, invoices, requests for on-line cash transfers or payments, and general ledger entries

Submit required reports in a timely and accurate manner; perform various program tasks as assigned and in collaboration with senior management

Manage all program insurance needs in the form of renewals and new procurements

Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with staff (including across departments) to achieve goals

Proactively identify and inform leadership of any significant issues that may adversely affect the department and/or organization

Remain current on general accounting principles

Qualification

Real estate development accountingAutomated accounting systemsDatabase managementMicrosoft SuiteAnalytical thinkingOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

5 years' equivalent experience in real estate development accounting with 1 year as a field specialist; a combination of experience plus a Bachelor's degree may be a substitute

Demonstrated ability with automated accounting systems, database management and administration, and the ability to generate general and customized reports

Advanced technical skills in databases and the Microsoft Suite (including Excel), with comfort learning new technologies

Excellent analytical thinking, with confidence to apply patterns to propose conclusions or solutions

Highly organized, with a track record of meeting short- and long-term responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-volume organization

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written