Budget Associate

Empire State Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Empire State Development is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Budget Director in formulating, preparing, and presenting the annual operating budget for the corporation and its subsidiaries, and to monitor revenues and expenditures with variance analysis.

The role requires in-office presence in New York, 0–2 years of finance/analytical experience, and strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills. A Bachelor’s degree is required; comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Education level required: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience 0-2 years in a finance/analytical environment; budgeting preferred.
• Knowledge of Excel and analytical skills; Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of annual budget for the corporation and subsidiaries.
• Prepare quarterly budget reports explaining variances between actuals and projections.
• Assist with data compilation for organization charts and attrition/benefit modeling.
• Analyze subsidiaries’ monthly cash flows and reconcile fiscal year budget balances.
• Review budget documents, requisitions, travel authorizations, and amendments.
• Assist with special projects and analyses as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Dynamics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Responsible for providing analysis and support to the Budget Director in all aspects of ESD’s budget functions, including the formulation, preparation, and presentation of the annual corporate and subsidiaries operating budget, monitoring and forecasting revenues and expenditures, identifying causes for budget variances.

Duties Description

• This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
• Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

Basic Function

Responsible for providing analysis and support to the Budget Director in all aspects of ESD’s budget functions, including the formulation, preparation, and presentation of the annual corporate and subsidiaries operating budget, monitoring and forecasting revenues and expenditures, identifying causes for budget variances.

Work Performed

• Support preparation of annual budget for the corporation and its subsidiaries.
• Prepare quarterly budget reports explaining variances between actuals and projections and assist with Board materials for quarterly budget variance reports.
• Master Roster Reconciliation: compile data and maintain organization charts regarding current, open, and new roles, assist in attrition & benefit modeling.
• Assist with analysis of subsidiaries monthly cash flows/reconcile fiscal year budget balances.
• Review payment requisitions, sequences, amendments, travel authorizations, other budget documents.
• Assist with special projects, and analyses as needed. Perform other miscellaneous duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education level required: Bachelor’s degree.

Experience required: 0-2 years’ experience in a finance/analytical environment, budgeting preferred, which could have been obtained through internships.

Knowledge Required: Excellent Excel and analytical skills. Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Dynamics.

Additional Comments

Salary range as specified.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package.