Sr. Budget Analyst

Help USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid Time Off

And More!

Job summary

HELP USA is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to support budget preparation, modification, and dissemination to sites and governmental funders. The role translates complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders and ensures timely, accurate budget input into the accounting system.

With five years of budget experience and a focus on government contracts, you will collaborate with the Director of Budgets and Revenue teams to maximize funder budgets and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in budget preparation and analysis.
• Knowledge in fiscal management for government contracts and agency funding.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, modifying, and disseminating budgets to sites and funders.
• Translate financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Input budget information into the accounting system accurately and timely.
• Align funder budgets with internal templates for understandability and efficiency.
• Manage annual line-item budgets with the Program team and modify as needed.
• Participate in monthly/quarterly budget reviews and present findings.
• Maintain complete budget files and HRIS employee allocations alignment.

Skills

Budget preparation

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

MS Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Budgeting software

Job description

Program: Central | 115 East 13th Street, New York, NY 10003

The Senior Budget Analyst is responsible for assisting in the preparation, modification, and dissemination of the budgets to the sites, as well as to governmental funding agencies. The Senior Budget Analyst will translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. The Senior Budget Analyst will input all budget information into the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Director of Budgets, align funder budgets with internal budget templates to ensure understandability, effectiveness, and efficiencies.
• Build detailed line-item budgets annually for the assigned portfolio of sites in conjunction with the Senior-level Program team.
• Provide thoughtful analysis to the Program team during budget creation.
• Modify budgets throughout the year in response to changes in spending and/or funding in conjunction with the Revenue team.
• Participate in monthly and/or quarterly budget reviews to promote fiscal and operational efficiency, presenting findings and making recommendations to relevant staff.
• Submit timely close-out budgets to ensure maximization of funder budget.
• Update the accounting system to reflect the last approved budget while maintaining a complete record of all versions of the budget.
• Maintain complete budget files with source correspondence.
• In conjunction with the Director of Budgets, ensure employee allocations are accurate within the HRIS system.
• Serves as a senior budget liaison between the funding agencies, Program, and Revenue teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in budget preparation and analysis.
• Knowledge in fiscal management for government contracts; Federal, State, and City agencies, including but not limited to NYC DHS, NYC DOHMH, NYC HRA, NYC HPD, NYC OTDA, NYS OCFS, NYS OMH, US HUD, and US VA.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in all Microsoft applications required.

Compensation

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

We Have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
• And More!

Who We Are

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.

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