Budget Manager

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to the resources they need. We serve Southeastern and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services, working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. All of our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual. The Budget Manager is responsible for leading organizational budgeting, forecasting, and grant financial management activities to ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making. This role oversees operating and grant budgets, budget-to-actual reporting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling, while partnering closely with financial leadership and department stakeholders. The Budget Manager serves as a subject-matter expert and escalation point for complex budgeting and grant compliance matters, supports audit and close processes, strengthens internal controls, and ensures adherence to GAAP, healthcare regulations, and funding requirements. This role is a working manager position with direct reports.

Requirements

• A high school degree or GED equivalent is required
• A bachelor�s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is required
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including senior accountant-level responsibilities, are required
• 3 years of supervisory experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or a related field is required
• Experience with grant accounting and compliance is required
• Advanced General Ledger expertise is required
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and internal controls is required
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel is required
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines is required
• Ability to manage deadlines within a fast-paced, high-volume environment is required
• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle are required
• An appropriate level of auto insurance coverage is required
• The ability to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment is required
• The ability to maintain a high-speed internet connection is required

Nice To Haves

• A master�s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is preferred
• Experience in housing, development, nonprofit, or property management environments is preferred
• Experience with forecasting and financial modeling is preferred
• Experience with financial audits and grant compliance is preferred
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred
• Ability to interpret complex financial data is preferred

Responsibilities

• Identifies financial risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for budget improvement across the organization
• Prepare and present monthly budget reports to operators
• Reviews, validates, and consolidates budget-to-actual reporting and variance analyses
• Establishes expectations for data quality, timelines, and reporting deliverables
• Serves as a key escalation point for complex budgeting questions
• Coordinates the development, consolidation, and oversight of operating and grant budgets across the organization in partnership with financial leadership
• Integrates departmental budgets into cohesive organizational forecasts
• Oversee monthly forecasting cycles and annual budgeting processes
• Reviews budget variances and recommends corrective actions to financial leadership
• Develop scenario modeling to support operational and financial planning
• Oversee financial management of grant-funded healthcare programs, including budgeting, tracking, and reporting
• Ensures compliance with grant terms, federal/state requirements, and funding regulations
• Oversee the accuracy of grant invoicing, reporting, and close-out activities
• Serves as key financial liaison to funders and auditors on grant-related matters
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of general ledger activity related to organizational operations and grants
• Supports month-end and year-end close processes
• Reviews audit preparation and documentation as needed
• Supports evaluation of reimbursement impacts and program sustainability
• Ensures adherence to GAAP and applicable healthcare and grant regulations
• Strengthening internal controls across budgeting, reporting, and grant management processes
• Develops and refines financial policies, procedures, and standard work
• Reviews budget and reporting functionality within financial systems (e.g., Financial Edge, Yardi, or equivalent healthcare financial systems)
• Provides oversight and supervision of direct reports within the budget department
• Travel within the designated service area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 401K w/ Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees