<p><strong>Position</strong>: Temporary Financial Project Analyst</p><p> <strong>Location</strong>: Hybrid - 2-3 days a week in Palo Alto, CA</p><p> <strong>Duration</strong>: 4-5 weeks</p><p> <strong>Hours</strong>: Approximately 30 hours per week</p><p> <strong>Compensation</strong>: Competitive hourly rate $37-45/hr</p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p> Seeking a highly motivated and autonomous Temporary Financial Project Analyst to lead the review and optimization of a facilities center. This role involves project management, financial analysis, and process improvement. The candidate should demonstrate analytical rigor, engage cross-functional teams, and deliver cost-control recommendations with minimal supervision.</p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><strong>Budget & Expense Review</strong>:</p><ul><li>Validate and analyze facility budgets, spending trends, and variances.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting & Coding Improvement</strong>:</p><ul><li>Improve coding practices for expenditures and implement new program codes.</li><li>Ensure consistent documentation of facility expenses.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Development & Implementation</strong>:</p><ul><li>Create standardized workflows for department requests and implement them within the facilities management system </li></ul><p><strong>Analysis & Recommendations</strong>:</p><ul><li>Analyze facility spending and provide performance metrics and cost-efficiency recommendations.</li></ul><p><strong>Project Management & Reporting</strong>:</p><ul><li>Manage project scope, timeline, and deliverables. Deliver progress updates and finalize outcomes.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong><u>Qualifications</u></strong></p><p><strong>Experience</strong>: 4+ years in roles combining project management and financial accounting/analysis, with preferred exposure to nonprofit or facilities/operations finances.</p><p><strong>Education</strong>: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.</p><p><strong>Skills</strong>:</p><ul><li>Self-starter with strong project management capabilities.</li><li>Proficient in GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, GL coding, and variance analysis.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, with experience in facilities management software like SchoolDude as a plus.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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