Finance - Senior Budget and Finance Analyst

Join the PRIDE and Brookfield Zoo Chicago's mission to ignite emotional connections with wildlife that spark conservation action while leading vital programs to protect endangered species. Our beautiful 235-acre campus offers a living classroom that is home to over 3,500 animals representing 500 species. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is embarking on a groundbreaking, ambitious Next Century Plan to achieve our vision. It is the beginning of an exciting transformative journey!

This is a non-union full-time salaried position, grade 11 with an expected hiring range of $100,897.96 to $112,248.98 annually. For our Benefits Summary Information, follow this link to our Benefits Table or copy and paste the following in your internet browser www.brookfieldzoo.org / custom.czs / files / 06 / 06337b2c-b3db-45a2-8eb2-f8362486bd0e.pdf (please refer to the non-union, full-time employee section) and / or refer to the b enefit details provided below after the job description information.

This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago ("BZC") and its financial sustainability by working with Vice President, Finance ("VPF") to prepare, administer and analyze the organization's annual budget and monthly forecasting processes, perform operational analyses to support management decision making, as well as managing the detailed analysis and reporting for capital projects

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

1.

• Assist in Brookfield Zoo Chicago's annual budget process.

a. Provide support to Budget Team members through BZC's budget process from preparation to approval. Conduct budget review meetings with Budget Team members in each business unit, liaising with the Senior Leader of each business unit and VPF when appropriate. Serve as Budget Team member for Finance department.

b. Assist in the preparation of management analysis of the budget's major revenue and cost categories. Conduct meetings with Budget Team members to evaluate reasonableness of revenue and expense assumptions.

c. Work with VPF to prepare formal budget documents for review and approval by the Board Finance and Investment Committee.

2.

a. Lead Budget Team members through BZC's periodic reforecast process. Attend and support reforecast review meetings with VPF and senior management in each business unit. Analyze changes made to the new reforecast in the accounting system.

b. Assist in the preparation of the management analysis of revenue and expense changes.

3.

a. Create a financial model that captures three scenarios (base case, best case, and worst case) for management consideration.

b. Incorporate business initiatives and strategic elements into forward-looking analysis.

4.

a. Ensure proper recording of new purchases, asset disposals, and depreciation.

b. Create fixed asset journal entries.

c. Perform analyses and prepare reporting to track capital project progress and follow-up with responsible parties on timelines and receipt of external funding.

d. Ensure external and internal funding to support capital projects are properly recorded.

e. Investigate the potential obsolescence of fixed assets.

5.

6.

7. Other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS :

DESIRED / PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : This position description summarizes the primary duties and functions of this position, but should not be considered a complete listing of every duty the incumbent may ever be called upon to perform. Incumbent is required to gain an intimate understanding of the organization, its mission, vision, values, and operating philosophies, and how Finance activities impact the operation of BZC and individual departments. Incumbent has a high level of responsibility and accountability from a financial and operational standpoint. Position requires high level of attention to detail and accuracy and a significant amount of initiative and follow-up. Must be self-motivated, confident, and have very strong people and leadership skills. Incumbent must enjoy a challenge and have a commitment to excellence. Work weeks of 45+ hours are not unusual and may include some extended days or weekends to meet established deadlines or for special projects. Individual is expected to be present and visible at BZC events and to assist in other areas of Finance as needed. Some local or domestic travel may be required.

OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : See Occupational Requirements Form.

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We are pleased that you are considering joining our dedicated team at Brookfield Zoo Chicago (BZC). Below is a summary of Brookfield Zoo Chicago's generous employee benefits.

Please note, benefits vary based on whether benefits are provided through the Teamsters Union for positions represented by the Teamsters or by Brookfield Zoo Chicago for non-union positions. For non-union positions, some benefits also differ by pay grade classification if noted.

Non-Union Full-Time Employees

Eligibility : Eligible employee is defined as a regular, full-time employee who is regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 35 hours or more per week. Coverage begins on the date of hire. Have a family? You can also cover your spouse, civil union partner, and / or eligible children who are under age 26.

Time away from work : Paid Time Off (PTO) is accrued based on Years of Service and pay grade on a per-pay-period basis starting on the date of hire. Unused PTO time carries forward from one calendar year to the next to a specified maximum. Below are the equivalent amounts employees, who work 8 hours per day or 10 hours per day, earn in a 12-month period. An employee's pay grade is included in the job description.

Years of Service

New hire- 5 years

5+ years

10+ years

15+ years

20+ years

Positions in Grades 01H-06

Positions in Grades

07H-14-14MT-15MT

Positions in Grades

16H-17MT

Positions in Grades

07H1-081 (10hr / day)

Holidays : Non-union employees are eligible for 8 paid holidays per year.

1.

New Year's Day

2.

Memorial Day

3.

Juneteenth

4.

Independence Day

5.

Labor Day

6.

Thanksgiving Day

7.

Day after Thanksgiving Day

8.

Christmas Day

Medical Insurance : Employees may choose from one of two medical plans : Blue Cross-Blue Shield HMO or PPO Plan. A waiver credit is available to employees who waive enrollment in medical insurance. Coverage begins on the employee's hire date.

Benefit

Coverage Tiers Available

HMO Employee Cost

(biweekly)

PPO Employee Cost

(biweekly)

Waiver Credit

(biweekly)

Medical Insurance

Single, Single +1, Family

$71.19 - $279.22

$46.26 - $181.49

Not Applicable

Medical Waiver

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

HMO

PPO

Annual Deductible

$0

For In-Network : $250 Individual / $500 Family

For Out-of-Network : $500 Individual / $1,000 Family

Out-of-pocket maximum

$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family

Prescription drug expense limit : $1,000 Individual / $2,000 Family

For In-Network : $1,000 Individual / $2,000 Family

For Out-of-Network : $2,000 Individual / $4,000 Family

Doctor Visits

PCP Visit

Specialist Visit

Preventive care /

screening / Immunization

$20 / visit

$60 / visit

No Charge

$20 / visit; deductible does not apply

$40 / visit; deductible does not apply

No Charge; deductible does not apply

Hospitalization

Facility Fee

Physician's / surgeon's fees

$250 / day

No Charge

20% co-insurance

20% co-insurance

Prescription Drugs

Generics

Preferred Brand Drugs

Non-Preferred Brand Drugs

Specialty Drugs

$30 / prescription (retail)

$60 / prescription (mail order)

$45 / prescription (retail)

$90 / prescription (mail order)

$60 / prescription (retail)

$120 / prescription (mail order)

$60 / prescription (retail)

Deductible does not apply

$5 / prescription (retail), $10 / prescription (mail order)

$15 / prescription (retail), $30 / prescription (mail order)

$30 / prescription (retail), $60 / prescription (mail order)

$5 / $15 / $30 / prescription (retail)

Dental Insurance & Vision Care Coverage : A dental plan and an employee-paid vision care plan are available. A waiver credit is offered to employees who waive enrollment in the dental plan. Coverage begins on the employee's hire date.

Mental Health : Support, counseling, and resources for life issues at no cost to the employee. Eligible employees and their immediate family have access to Perspectives, a dynamic Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) which provides 24 / 7, confidential care and resources to address work and life stressors.

Retirement Savings : A 401(k) savings plan is available for all employees. Choose either pre-tax and / or Roth after-tax contributions. First of the quarter following one year of service, eligible employees receive matching contributions of 50% of the first 6% you contribute.

Employer-paid Income Protection : Short-Term and Long-Term disability benefits are available which provide up to 60% of the employee's base weekly wages for the first 90 days, then up to 60% of the employee's monthly wages if the employee is unable to return to work. Basic Term Life & Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance policies each in the coverage amount of 1X the employee's annual salary, plus an additional $10,000 in coverage. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in these benefits upon hire.

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) : Brookfield Zoo Chicago believes in helping eligible employees take advantage of pre-tax savings for eligible healthcare and / or dependent care expenses. Eligible employees may set aside pre-tax dollars from their paychecks to save for pre-tax reimbursement of qualified healthcare and / or dependent care expenses.

Voluntary Benefits :

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is open 363 days each year. Work schedules vary with each position. This position may require the ability to work a non-traditional schedule on-site that may include holidays, weekends, mornings and / or evenings.

The mission of Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people to wildlife and nature. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, American Humane, and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.