Job Description

Overview of Organization

Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) is a nonprofit business lending organization dedicated to the success of small businesses in Colorado. We provide access to capital for Colorado small businesses that are unable to access traditional financing. Our primary focus areas are business owners who may be low to moderate income, minority, women, or veterans. We’re committed to creating meaningful impact in Colorado’s communities by providing equitable and affordable business financing for entrepreneurs who cannot access bank loans or other financial resources.

At CEF we see our community impact through job creation, wealth building for disadvantaged populations, and the growth and success of the businesses we fund. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we offer loans, grants, and free business coaching to entrepreneurs to help them succeed.

Colorado small business owners and entrepreneurs seek aid from our organization in moving towards the major step of asking for financial loans that they have not been able to find from traditional resources such as banks.

The CEF Finance and Data Strategy (FDS) team, led by the Chief Financial Officer, adds value to the mission and organization through data-enriched financial storytelling that informs CEF’s strategy and optimizes its resource decisions. FDS represents CEF in external relationships with funders, auditors, raters, banks, and vendors, and it leverages these partnerships to maximize CEF’s strategic flexibility and net assets.

Overview of the Position

The Financial Impact Analyst, reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, is primarily responsible for preparing regular and ad-hoc reporting for external stakeholders, including impact investors, government entities, and banking partners. In addition, this position will support annual budgeting, quarterly re-forecasting, and variance analysis. This role is also expected to build and maintain financial models as business needs arise.

CEF offers a hybrid work environment with a blend of in-office and remote work. Candidates must be based in Colorado and can expect to work in the office three days per week. As an established CDFI, we offer the following:

• Health, vision, dental and life insurance, paid parental leave, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. CEF also offers a monthly hybrid work stipend, and a 403b retirement plan with employer match up to 5% of an employee’s contribution. Our paid time off policies include ten (10) paid holidays per year, paid vacation, and paid health and wellness time.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in financial reporting, compliance, data analysis and/or accounting.
• Familiarity with nonprofit reporting, accounting, and auditing practices.
• Knowledge of the small business economy and/or commercial lending practices.
• Experience working with federal, state, and/or private grants.
• Awareness of the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) sector and/or Small Business Administration programs.
• Proficiency in Business Intelligence (BI) tools.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
• Strong work ethic and attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines for financial reporting.
• Self-motivated and able to follow through in completing high-quality, detailed work with minimal supervision.
• Uses a collaborative approach and has flexibility to work with a broad range of cultures, personalities, and work styles.
• Knowledge of Excel functions and formulas, proficiency in data analysis and manipulation, and the ability to create reports and dashboards.
• Proficiency in creating, editing, and manipulating PDF documents.
• Ensuring data integrity and accuracy within the CRM.
• Ability to translate complex data into easily understandable visualizations.
• Strong understanding of identifying, generating, and tracking financial metrics.
• Capacity to prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Focus on continuous process improvement and efficiencies.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, accurate, organized recommendations and reports.
• Professional demeanor combined with strong written and verbal communication skills.

At Colorado Enterprise Fund, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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