BUDGET ANALYST

$65,000 - $75,000/Yr

Family Counseling Services - Huntington, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Huntington, NY

Social Assistance

About the position

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Budget Analyst for our administrative office in Huntington. The Budget Analyst is an integral part of the Agency's annual budget process, including monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis, reporting, and other financial oversight responsibilities. The Budget Analyst will develop and implement financial forecasting models, prepare detailed reports, ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures, as well as legal regulations, and complete various other more complex financial functions. The position requires a strong understanding of financial principles and the ability to analyze and interpret financial data effectively. The Budget Analyst will participate in the Agency business planning process, including the annual and multi-year operating plan and the capital plan. This role involves developing and maintaining financial forecasting models and providing information necessary to report on issues, trends, and changes in financial operating performance. The Budget Analyst will maintain a standard system of monitoring position control along with monthly budget versus actual and business model reviews with Program Directors and other management staff. Additionally, the Budget Analyst will assist in the preparation of standard detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports, including forecasts for P&L and cash flow. Ensuring compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations, is a critical aspect of this role. The Budget Analyst will also assist in the preparation of Grant and Contract claims to various funding sources as required, prepare Consolidated Budget Reports and other external Budget documents, and create, modify, and analyze reports from the FSL Financial System. Performing ad hoc analysis of data using the FSL Financial System and completing all other duties as assigned are also part of the responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Agency business planning process, including the annual and multi-year operating plan and the capital plan.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models and provide information necessary to report on issues, trends, and changes in financial operating performance.
• Maintain a standard system of monitoring position control along with monthly budget versus actual and business model reviews with Program Directors and other management staff.
• Assist in the preparation of standard detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports, including forecasts for P&L and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of Grant and Contract claims to various funding sources as required.
• Prepare Consolidated Budget Reports and other external Budget documents as required.
• Create, modify, and analyze reports from the FSL Financial System.
• Perform ad hoc analysis of data using the FSL Financial System.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related field required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of prior experience as a Budget Analyst required.
• Prior cost accounting, budget, analysis and reporting experience in a non-profit environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills, is required.
• Familiarity with accounting software, along with knowledge of databases and ability to write data extraction queries preferred.
• Ability to extract, analyze, summarize and present data required.
• Strong attention to detail, including the ability to solve complex problems and manage multiple priorities simultaneously required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a non-profit environment.
• Knowledge of databases and ability to write data extraction queries.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts