Overview

First Place For Youth-Join Our Team Video!Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team. About First Place for Youth, we're a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed. Why Work at First Place for Youth:Meaningful Impact: Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.Innovative Approach: We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and you'll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis is a pivotal financial planning & analysis (FP&A) leadership role at the heart of First Place for Youth's mission. The Director of Finance & Accounting drives budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across a portfolio of approximately $30M in annual revenue spanning 25+ government and county contracts, private fundraising, and national expansion initiatives.The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will serve as the CFO's key strategic partner on budgeting and financial analysis, own the accuracy of monthly financial reporting, and play a lead role in selecting and implementing a new budgeting/FP&A system integrated with the general ledger. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role for someone who is equally comfortable building a contract-level budget model and briefing the CFO on organization-wide variance trends.DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES Organizational Financial Planning & AnalysisLead the annual organization-wide budget process and mid-year forecasts in partnership with the CFO; develop revenue and expense assumptions and conduct scenario planning.Build and maintain financial models that support long-range planning, new program investment decisions, and Board-level financial presentations.Monitor monthly financial performance versus budget at the organizational level; analyze variances and proactively flag risks and opportunities to the CFO.Develop dashboards and management reporting that translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for the CFO and Executive Team.Act as a trusted financial thought partner to Programs, Development, and National Expansion teams, translating financial data into terms non-finance colleagues can act on.Contract & Grant Financial PlanningOwn the development, monitoring, and modification of individual budgets for county and government contracts, ensuring alignment with contract terms and expenditure rules.Partner with Programs and Contracts teams on RFP budgets, contract renewals, and budget amendm