Strategic Budget & Forecasting Coordinator

Staffmark Group; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking an experienced Budget Coordinator to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and budget administration. This role collaborates with department leaders to develop annual budgets and multi-year financial plans, monitor performance, and provide analyses for sound financial decisions.

The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis experience.
• Strong Excel proficiency and familiarity with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and coordination of the annual operating budget and multi-year financial plan.
• Distribute budget materials, collect submissions, and compile information into a consolidated budget package.
• Maintain annual budgets and budget adjustments within the organization's accounting system.
• Monitor monthly financial results and compare actual spending against approved budgets.
• Work with department leaders to identify budget variances and recommend adjustments or transfers.
• Prepare budget transfer requests and supporting analyses for management approval.
• Analyze spending related to capital projects and prepare recurring financial reports.
• Develop and maintain budget forecasting and projection models to identify potential surpluses, deficits, and trends.
• Prepare year-end financial reports and recurring regulatory or governmental reports, as applicable.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for review and approval.
• Provide schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation to external auditors during annual audits.
• Support special projects and other financial initiatives as assigned.
• Provide backup support for other Finance Department functions as needed.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Staffmark Group is seeking an experienced Budget Coordinator to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and budget administration. This role collaborates with department leaders to develop annual budgets and multi-year financial plans, monitor performance, and provide analyses for sound financial decisions.

The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.