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.

About this role:

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.

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.

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• 1-3+ years of experience in accounting, public accounting, financial planning & analysis, finance, or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong…