Budget Analyst

$43,800 - $61,400/Yr

Little Flower Children & Family Services Of New York - Wading River, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Wading River, NY

251-500 employees

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Budget Analyst at Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York plays a crucial role in developing and managing the agency's budget. This position involves ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations while providing support to various programs within the organization. The analyst will be responsible for budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting, contributing to the financial health of the nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and families.

Responsibilities

• Setup and utilization of the budget system to prepare detailed budgets on an annual basis.
• Work in liaison with program directors, VPs, and Senior VPs to review their financial plans.
• Prepare, develop, and analyze the implementation of a budget considering the present and future financial needs of the organization.
• Accumulate data to support financial analysis and budget development.
• Monitor the budget monthly by reviewing variance reports and general ledger transactions.
• Present any deviations between the approved budget and actual performance in a written report to the Assistant Controller-Treasury, Controller, and/or Associate CFO.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and analysis for decision-making or advising the Controller and/or Associate CFO.
• Provide statistical information as required.
• Assist with preparing new budgets for grants or Requests for Proposals (RFP).
• Support department projects according to department needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in budget planning, accounting, or business management, preferably in a health/behavioral care setting.
• Experience using Martus budgeting software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mathematical, data mining, and spreadsheet skills, specifically Microsoft Excel for financial modeling/analysis and budget projection.
• Ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines.
• Experience working with financial software programs and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to understand and adhere to corporate compliance and regulatory requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a nonprofit organization.
• Familiarity with financial regulations in the nonprofit sector.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a standard workweek of Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Hybrid work model with periodic travel to the office in Wading River, NY.