Senior Budget Manager - Government & Nonprofit

Childrens Rescue Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Rescue Fund in Bronx, NY is seeking a Budget Manager to develop and oversee budgets and forecasts for the agency. The role requires deep GAAP knowledge and nonprofit/government contracting experience.

The position is full-time, on-site, with responsibilities including financial reporting, audits, and ensuring compliance across departments. Strong Excel and MS Office skills are essential, with flexibility for occasional extended hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 8+ years of work experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of GAAP – Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Direct experience with NYC government contracts financial reporting, vouchering.
• Nonprofit experience – NYC or NYS DHS preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll concepts, regulations, processes, and terminology.
• Experience building detailed line-item budgets for multiple departments and divisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop departmental and agency budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor spending to keep the organization within budget.
• Prepare master worksheets and upload budgets to government portals (HHS).
• Create and modify agency-wide cost allocation and amortization methodologies.
• Assist in audits and annual government funder reports.
• Prepare government vouchers and invoices with documentation.
• Oversee filing and archiving of financial documents.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Forecasting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Children’s Rescue Fund in Bronx, NY is seeking a Budget Manager to develop and oversee budgets and forecasts for the agency. The role requires deep GAAP knowledge and nonprofit/government contracting experience.

The position is full-time, on-site, with responsibilities including financial reporting, audits, and ensuring compliance across departments. Strong Excel and MS Office skills are essential, with flexibility for occasional extended hours.