Budget Analyst

U.S.VETS; March Air Reserve Base (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S.VETS seeks a Controller to oversee grant and contract billing, budgeting, and the financial performance of each program at the site. The role is exempt and reports to the site Executive Director with a dotted line to the VP, Fiscal Evaluation and Compliance.

The Controller will ensure compliance with policies and regulations, prepare site budgets, modify grant budgets, and coordinate with the National Office on action items. Strong nonprofit accounting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience; nonprofit experience preferred.
• At least 2 years in leadership, management, or supervisory role preferred.
• Knowledge of OMB Circulars.
• Experience with Non-Profit Fund Accounting Software (MIP preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to take direction.

Responsibilities

• Generation and submission of grant and contract funding requests
• Ensure timely collection of all site-related receivables
• Ensure all financial activity complies with all internal Policies and Procedures as well as all Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements
• Ensure that all financial activities are in alignment with grant applications and awards
• Preparation of site annual operating budget as well as grant budgets in conjunction with the Site Operations Manager and Executive Director
• Prepare grant budget modifications when necessary
• Monitor the site, program, and grant financial performance and coordinate with the National Office on any necessary action items
• Work with the Site Operations Manager in preparing and submitting funder required financial reports
• Preparation of required internal financial reports and analysis as necessary
• Perform other necessary site-related accounting functions
• Participate in staff meetings and report on financial status of site
• Participate in site activities and special projects as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MIP

Job description

This position reports directly to the local site 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: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Generation and submission of grant and contract funding requests
• Ensure timely collection of all site-related receivables
• Ensure all financial activity complies with all internal Policies and Procedures as well as all Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements
• Ensure that all financial activities are in alignment with grant applications and awards
• Preparation of site annual operating budget as well as grant budgets in conjunction with the Site Operations Manager and Executive Director
• Prepare grant budget modifications when necessary
• Monitor the site, program, and grant financial performance and coordinate with the National Office on any necessary action items
• Work with the Site Operations Manager in preparing and submitting funder required financial reports
• Preparation of required internal financial reports and analysis as necessary
• Perform other necessary site-related accounting functions
• Participate in staff meetings and report on financial status of site
• Participate in site activities and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum 2 years of related experience required, Non-profit experience in related field preferred
• At least 2 years in leadership, management, or supervisory role preferred
• Knowledge of OMB Circulars
• Experience working with Non-Profit Fund Accounting Software (MIP preferred)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Professional manner and appearance
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to take direction