Budget Analyst

$80,000 - $85,000/Yr

Educational Alliance - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

Social Assistance

About the position

The Budget Analyst will manage the financial activities of a Nonprofit Community Center, ensuring compliance with funder and agency guidelines. This role involves preparing financial statements, leading financial analysis, and collaborating with program staff to forecast budgets, all while supporting the organization's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements, variance reports, and forecasting processes.
• Analyze monthly financial statements and variance reports to advise program directors.
• Lead complex financial analysis to develop budgets including RFPs.
• Reconcile and perform grant closeout functions required by contracts administration and sponsors.
• Monitor program expenses and revenue billings against approved budget and develop budget modifications if necessary.
• Ensure all requirements by contracts administration and funders are met during grant closeout process.
• Evaluate and determine the feasibility of RFPs and monitor contract performance to the budget.
• Collaborate with program staff to forecast budgets.
• Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine financial resources required for programs.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for budget analysis.
• Ensure adherence to guidelines and policies and monitor the financial and programmatic status of assigned accounts.
• Prepare schedules and reconciliations as required for the annual audit.

Requirements

• BS in Accounting and a minimum of 3 years nonprofit experience.
• CPA is a plus.
• Proven leadership ability to set team goals and prioritize operations and projects.
• High proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and Intacct (a plus).
• Ability to function independently, attend to detail, work under pressure, and complete tasks on time.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP, Non-Profit and Grant Accounting.
• Advanced data analysis skills and high proficiency with MS Excel.
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized.
• Effective, persuasive written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plans
• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks, etc.
• Free Gym Membership to MCC Fitness & 14TH ST Y Gym
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Reward