Finance and Treasury Analyst

Position: Finance & Treasury Analyst

Status: Full time, permanent

Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus OH

Salary: $60,000-75,000 per year

Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement pension, paid time off and holidays

Summary:

The Finance / Treasury Analyst supports the organization's treasury, financial planning, and reporting functions with a focus on cash management, restricted fund oversight, and nonprofit financial operations. This role is responsible for maintaining banking relationships, ensuring proper stewardship of restricted and grant funds, coordinating budgeting and forecasting processes, and preparing financial reporting for leadership and the Board.

Essential Functions:

Treasury & Cash Management

• Maintain banking relationships, including coordination with financial institutions and support for account administration and services
• Monitor daily cash balances and ensure adequate liquidity across operating and restricted accounts
• Ensure proper segregation, tracking, and reporting of restricted cash funds in accordance with donor intent and grant requirements
• Transfer funds between operating, restricted, and designated accounts as appropriate to support organizational needs and compliance requirements
• Assist in managing cash flow timing related to grant funding, contributions, and program expenditures

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Coordinate the annual organizational budgeting process, including gathering inputs, maintaining templates, and facilitating consolidation
• Coordinate quarterly forecast updates and maintain financial projections
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide insights to leadership

Financial Reporting

• Prepare the monthly financial reporting package for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee
• Develop and maintain reporting that clearly communicates financial performance, including program-level and fund-level reporting
• Ensure consistency and accuracy between internal financial reports and external reporting requirements

Analysis & Decision Support

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support organizational operations, programs, and strategic initiatives
• Analyze trends in revenue (donations, grants, earned income) and expenses
• Support leadership in evaluating financial sustainability and program performance

Process, Controls & Compliance

• Maintain documentation of treasury, budgeting, and reporting processes and procedures
• Support internal controls related to cash handling, fund restrictions, and financial reporting
• Assist with audit requests related to cash, grants, and financial planning activities
• Ensure adherence to nonprofit accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work cross-functionally with accounting, development, and program teams
• Support alignment between financial data, donor reporting, and program outcomes
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting accuracy, and cash management practices
• Stay current on nonprofit finance trends, fund accounting practices, and compliance requirements

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in finance, treasury, FP&A, or nonprofit accounting

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience in nonprofit finance, fund accounting, or grant management
• Familiarity with restricted fund tracking and donor compliance requirements
• Experience coordinating budgeting and forecasting processes
• Experience preparing financial reports for boards or leadership teams
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (especially Excel) and financial systems

Required Competencies:

• Understanding of nonprofit financial management, including restricted funds and grant compliance
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate financial data for non-financial audiences
• Collaborative and solution-oriented mindset
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving

Application Instructions:

Submit Resume/CV and professional cover letter through Ohio History Connection careers website: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/ohiohistory/jobs. For questions or accommodations requests, please email applicant@ohiohistory.org or call 614-297-2500.

Ohio History Connection will recruit, hire and maintain a diverse workforce allowing for the inclusion of every employee's unique value, contribution and potential. OHC is committed not only to the principle of equal employment opportunity but also to the letter and spirit of the law. OHC, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy and/or related conditions, national origin, ethnicity, age, veteran status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. OHC ensures that equal employment opportunity applies to all areas of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, selection, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and training.

Ohio History Connection is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, OHC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 614-297-2390 or by email at applicant@ohiohistory.org.

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Children's Act. Additionally, prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at 614-297-2390 or via email at applicant@ohiohistory.org.