Budget Manager

Middle East Broadcasting Networks•Arlington, VA, VA

About The Position

The Budget Manager is responsible for and oversees all aspects of budget formulation, execution, analysis, and reporting, ensuring fiscal responsibility and efficiency within the organization. Reporting to the Deputy CFO, the Budget Manager leads the entire budgetary process, including formulation of templates, execution, program budgeting, upload to ERP, and analysis, to enhance fiscal responsibility and accountability. This role involves close collaboration with internal departmental stakeholders to develop comprehensive spending plans, providing expert guidance on budget formulation and execution to non-financial teams, and preparing detailed budget requests for Senior management. The manager will monitor expenditures, conduct reviews of staffing numbers, and prepare analytical reports for decision-making processes. Additionally, the role includes preparing specific monthly reports for funders, training Departmental Heads, creating financial reports and dashboards, and developing standardized budgeting procedures. The incumbent may also be asked to perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements

BA/BS in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
5-8 years of budgeting (or related) experience required.
Knowledge of the federal budget process; demonstrated experience with federal budgeting preferred.
Ability to manage priorities flexibly, and excellent time management skills.
Knowledge of cost principles, accounting principles and the ability to analyze comprehensive cost and pricing data.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to build and maintain professional relationships at all levels, both inside and outside the organization.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Sound computer skills, including advanced Excel skills and Deltek Costpoint accounting software.
Able to maintain confidentiality in all business matters.

Nice To Haves

demonstrated experience with federal budgeting

Responsibilities

Lead the entire budgetary process, including formulation of templates, execution, program budgeting, upload to ERP, and analysis, to enhance fiscal responsibility and accountability.
Collaborate closely with internal departmental stakeholders to develop comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual spending plans aligned with organizational goals.
Provide expert guidance on budget formulation and execution to non-financial teams, fostering cross-departmental collaboration and understanding of budgetary processes.
Prepare detailed budget requests, including resource requirements and narrative justifications, for submission to Senior management.
Monitor expenditures and obligations against budget plans, identifying trends, variances, and potential risks, and develop proactive recommendations to address challenges.
Maintain and distribute weekly cashflow reports.
Conduct regular reviews of staffing numbers and their impact on budgetary allocations, making strategic adjustments as necessary to optimize resource utilization.
Conduct in-depth analysis and prepare comprehensive analytical reports for Senior management's consideration in resource allocation and decision-making processes.
Prepares monthly reports for funder, USAGM, including Statement of Disbursements (SODs), the SF-425, Quarterly Vacancy Report, and annual Financial Plan (Potluck).
Train and educate Departmental Heads and/or budget owners.
Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly year-to-date financial reports (including Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, and Statement of Cash Flow) as well as Budget vs Actual reports and analysis.
Create dashboard and maintenance for Senior Leadership and Board.
Develop and implement standardized budgeting procedures, tools, and templates to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the budgeting function, encouraging innovation and best practices.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances.