Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst partners with the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to strengthen STRIDE Community Health Center’s financial health, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis through recurring and on-demand work.

Key Responsibilities

• Create financial models and dashboards, analyze financial and operational metrics, and prepare decision-support reports as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and prepare internal and external financial reports.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results against budget and forecast.
• Analyze financial data to surface trends, opportunities, and improvement areas.
• Lead monthly financial reviews with department leaders to identify opportunities and highlight successes across the organization.
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts, including organizational, program, and grant budgets.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, dashboards, and workflows.
• Monitor financial systems for optimization and additional process improvement opportunities.
• Support the organization’s business intelligence needs in partnership with Business Intelligence.
• Complete ad-hoc financial analysis and other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database skills.
• Experience developing and implementing processes and procedures.
• Analytical and financial modeling skills, including compiling information from multiple data sources and applying numbers, formulas, and financial concepts.
• Strong comprehension and communication skills, with a track record of quality workmanship.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and follow through to completion.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively across team environments.
• Strong analytical ability with attention to detail.
• Strong organization, prioritization of competing demands, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Results-oriented approach with comfort working independently or collaboratively.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee, and business information.
• Ability to write SQL queries to create custom reports.
• Ability to create data models and data visualizations using a BI tool such as Power BI or Tableau.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree and/or certifications, including CPA, MBA, or CFA.
• FQHC, healthcare, or non-profit experience.
• Experience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with EPIC.
• CPA or CFA.

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Tableau
• Power BI
• EPIC
• SQL

Work Location and Schedule

• Location: Denver, CO (remote)
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Remote and Onsite Expectations

This position is primarily remote; however, occasional onsite attendance may be required for training or other business needs. Candidates must reside in Colorado and be able to report to a STRIDE location when required.

Compensation

• Salary range: $72,000 to $90,000 per year
• The salary range reflects a good faith estimate at the time of posting.
• Final compensation is determined based on factors including experience, education, budget, internal equity, specialty, and training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
• 401(k) with matching
• Work-life balance
• NHSC Loan Repayment
• Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• No nights, weekends, or major holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, and more

STRIDE Values

• Community: All are welcome; patients are at the center of the work.
• Trust: Patients feel safe, empowered, and supported.
• Value: Effective, affordable care that responds to patients’ needs.
• Compassion: Kindness, empathy, and dignity in patient care.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registration

• CPA or CFA preferred.

Health, Compliance, and Background Checks

• Compliance with employee health policies, including annual influenza vaccination (or a medical/religious exemption), and tuberculosis screening and testing.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• STRIDE conducts background checks, including criminal history, education, and license/certification verification.
• To ensure safety of patients, staff, and communities, all new hires must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption, and undergo tuberculosis screening and testing.

Equal Opportunity and ADA Statement

STRIDE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by law. STRIDE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provides reasonable accommodations as needed.

Probationary Period

A 90-day probationary period applies to all new employees.

Application Timing

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.