Finance Analyst (Part-time)

Description

About Us

LeSar Holdings is part of is a rapidly growing portfolio of social innovation consulting firms whose mission is to end the housing affordability and homelessness crises in California and beyond. LeSar assists its clients with growing healthy, sustainable, and vibrant communities. We provide creative solutions to complex problems with our expertise in housing, homelessness, resiliency, and community and economic development. Our clients include public agencies, nonprofit organizations, real estate developers, foundations, utilities, business associations, and other stakeholders looking to create physically and economically sustainable communities. Founded in 2005, LeSar proudly employs seasoned experts who excel at working with our clients towards aligning diverse perspectives and skillsets to address complex public policy and planning issues at the organizational level and in multi-disciplinary, collaborative settings.

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Position Purpose

The Finance Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data across a portfolio of companies by recording, managing, and monitoring all financial transactions for our fiduciary contracts. This detail-oriented role includes forensic accounting, reconciliation, audit preparedness and financial reporting to safeguard the company's financial health and compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate for this role will not only be able to perform financial analysis but also apply accounting practices.

How You Impact Success

• Financial Analysis. Provide comprehensive financial analysis, planning, and reporting support—including modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance evaluation—to guide strategic decision-making, ensure compliance, and improve financial processes across the organization.
• Fiduciary Accounting. Manage and oversee trust assets and accounts by maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with legal and fiduciary requirements, and preparing detailed financial reports for stakeholders.
• Forensic Accounting. Conduct forensic financial investigations to identify discrepancies, detect fraud, reconstruct records, and support risk mitigation in collaboration with audit, compliance, and legal teams.
  
  

Job description containing essential functions and responsibilities provided during interview process.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience as an accounting analyst, full charge bookkeeper, staff accountant, or similar role.
• Proven operational and technical accounting skills including debits, credits and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage) is required.
• Advanced Excel is required.
• Proficiency in the following software: Adobe, Bill.com, Harvest, and Click-up is highly desired.
• CA residency is a must.
  
  

Competencies

• Detail-oriented. Pays close attention to work product to avoid quantitative and formatting errors in work product.
• Time Management. Demonstrates accountability by providing timely responses to inquiries and completing deliverables on time.
• Proven critical thinking. Organizes work, sets priorities, and exercises sound judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Exercises Discretion. Prudently handles sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner.
• Initiative. Self-starter who is resourceful and actively seeks out opportunities to contribute without waiting for instructions.
• Effective Communicator. Can clearly, accurately, and concisely articulate thoughts and ideas to a variety of audience shapes and sizes both verbally and in writing.
• Tech savvy. Possesses digital literacy and is forward thinking when leveraging technology to improve processes and work.
• Analytical thinking. Possesses a keen eye for process improvement opportunities.
• Relationship Management. Utilizes superior interpersonal skills to collaborate and support internal and external project teams.
• Strong collaborator. Works cooperatively and effectively with others in order to make progress toward a common goal.
• Possesses emotional intelligence. Cultivates and manages relationships and demonstrates self-awareness and self-management.
• Problem-solving. Remains solutions-oriented leveraging critical thinking and creativity to drive results.
• Embraces Change. Able to easily adapt to changing business needs and can operate with ambiguity.
• Establishes and maintains reliability. Can be depended upon to support the team on projects and responsibilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability. Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with multiple changing priorities.
  
  

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

Standard hours Monday-Friday, eight hours per day. This position is primarily remote and may require occasional travel. Candidate must be a resident of California for consideration.

Travel Requirements

Up to 5% local and domestic travel.

BASE PAY: $36/hour, approximately 20-25 hours/week. Schedule will need to be during business hours (8a-5p PDT).