Strategic Budget & Reporting Lead

Alliance Defending Freedom; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking a Budget and Reporting Manager in Scottsdale, AZ to lead the annual budgeting process and monitor department budgets and headcount costs. You will deliver monthly variance reporting, participate in forecasting, and support leadership with clear financial insights.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 5+ years in finance, with ERP experience (Sage Intacct/NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage Intacct, NetSuite, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Ability to professionally handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s annual budgeting process end-to-end.
• Track headcount and personnel costs across departments.
• Monitor spending vs budget and deliver variance reports to leadership.
• Provide ongoing financial reporting, dashboards, and month-end close support.
• Collaborate with Accounting and FP&A teams to ensure alignment between budget, actuals and forecasts.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budget management

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking a Budget and Reporting Manager in Scottsdale, AZ to lead the annual budgeting process and monitor department budgets and headcount costs. You will deliver monthly variance reporting, participate in forecasting, and support leadership with clear financial insights.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 5+ years in finance, with ERP experience (Sage Intacct/NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.