Budget Analyst

U.S. VETS; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. VETS in California is seeking a Budget Analyst reporting to the Executive Director with a dotted line to the VP, Fiscal Evaluation and Compliance.

The role focuses on generating grant and contract funding requests, preparation of annual budgets, and monitoring fiscal performance to ensure financial stability across programs. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, at least 2 years of nonprofit finance experience, and proficiency with MIP Fund Accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Non-profit experience preferred.
• Leadership/management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OMB Circulars.
• Strong communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and submit grant and contract funding requests.
• Ensure timely collection of site receivables.
• Ensure compliance with internal Policies and Procedures and federal, state, local regulations.
• Prepare site annual operating budget and grant budgets in conjunction with Site Operations Manager and Executive Director.
• Prepare grant budget modifications when necessary.
• Monitor site, program, and grant financial performance; coordinate with National Office.
• Prepare funder financial reports as required.
• Prepare internal financial reports and analysis as necessary.
• Participate in staff meetings and report on financial status of site.
• Assist in site activities and special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

OMB Circulars knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MIP Fund Accounting

Job description

Budget AnalystThis position reports directly to the Executive Director with a dotted line to the VP, Fiscal Evaluation and Compliance. The primary responsibility of this position is to generate grant and contract billing, preparation of annual budgets, and to review and monitor the fiscal performance of each program at the site to ensure financial stability.FLSA Classification: ExemptResponsibilitiesGeneration and submission of grant and contract funding requestsEnsure timely collection of all site-related receivablesEnsure all financial activity complies with all internal Policies and Procedures as well as all Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirementsEnsure that all financial activities are in alignment with grant applications and awardsPreparation of site annual operating budget as well as grant budgets in conjunction with the Site Operations Manager and Executive DirectorPrepare grant budget modifications when necessaryMonitor the site, program, and grant financial performance and coordinate with the National Office on any necessary action itemsWork with the Site Operations Manager in preparing and submitting funder required financial reportsPreparation of required internal financial reports and analysis as necessaryPerform other necessary site-related accounting functionsParticipate in staff meetings and report on financial status of siteParticipate in site activities and special projects as assignedRequirementsBachelor’s degree in accounting or related fieldMinimum 2 years of related experience required, Non-profit experience in related field preferredAt least 2 years in leadership, management, or supervisory role preferredKnowledge of OMB CircularsExperience working with Non-Profit Fund Accounting Software (MIP preferred)Strong oral and written communication skillsStrong computer skillsProfessional manner and appearanceAbility to work independently and within a teamAbility to take direction