Financial Analyst

The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game’s best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf’s future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion.

As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA’s headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC. For more, visit usga.org.

The Financial Analyst supports the organization’s finance and accounting functions through financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and financial systems administration. This role is responsible for a blend of traditional accounting and financial planning & analysis responsibilities, including month‑end reporting, account analysis, budget development, forecasting, and business decision support.

This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys problem‑solving, working with data, and learning new systems. The role will have the opportunity to expand beyond core accounting responsibilities by developing expertise in financial planning and analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and enterprise financial systems, including Net Suite ERP and Net Suite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB).

Working closely with Finance leadership and business partners across the organization, this role offers significant opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development.

• Prepare monthly financial reports, management summaries, and variance analyses for assigned departments.
• Analyze operating results and identify key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop financial models and perform ad hoc analyses to support business decision‑making.
• Partner with department leaders to provide financial guidance and support operational initiatives.
• Assist with month‑end close activities, account analysis, reconciliations, and year‑end audit support.

• Develop expertise in Net Suite ERP and Net Suite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB).
• Support the administration, maintenance, and enhancement of NSPB reporting and planning processes.
• Assist with system testing, data validation, data uploads, and user support activities.
• Develop and enhance financial reports and analytical tools within Excel, Net Suite ERP, and NSPB that support departmental and management decision making.
• Explore and leverage emerging technologies, including AI‑powered tools, to improve reporting, analysis, and team efficiency.

• Support the development and coordination of the semi‑annual forecast process.
• Partner with department leaders to prepare periodic forecasts and financial projections.
• Enter, validate, and maintain budget and forecast data within NSPB.
• Prepare and maintain budget and forecast reports for management and departmental stakeholders.
• Analyze changes between forecast cycles and communicate key drivers, risks, and opportunities to management.

• Prepare analyses, presentations, and decision‑support materials for management and senior leadership.
• Assist with financial evaluations of new initiatives, programs, and business opportunities.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects that improve financial reporting, planning, and business processes.

This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule. Employees are required to spend 3 days per week working in the office, between Monday - Thursday. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in‑office community days. Employees can choose between Monday or Thursday as their third in‑office day.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 1-3+ years of experience in accounting, public accounting, financial planning &…