Budget Manager

Vinfen•Lawrence, MA

5d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Overview Coordinates the planning, development, implementation of division-wide budget process. Coordinates the annual budget process including preparing the budgets in collaboration with field operation staff, training of operation staff and providing technical support as needed. Designs and implements the budget structure within the division, reporting, analysis and monitoring of budget information, and coordinating the budget interface with finance and accounting as necessary. Develops the budgets for new and expanded programs. Maintains, analyzes, and summarizes all program and administrative budgets for the division. Responsibilities Works with program managers and operations in creating operating and funding source budgets. Organizes and maintains all program and administrative budgets including proposals and contracts. Coordinates the budget interface with the accounting system to ensure accuracy. Develops budget forecast report, and work with program managers, and corporate fiscal staff on appropriate corrective action. Develops standard monthly reporting describing the trends in the division’s expenses, resource allocation, and revenue. Develops analytical reports using financial reporting tools for the division. Coordinates the annual cycle for preparing program and administrative budgets for the division. Oversees the regular processing of budget revisions among programs, operations, and collaborate with finance to implement these changes. Project manage, as appropriate, as it related to new business, re-procurement and system improvements for the division. Works collaboratively with various finance staff to identify and investigate discrepancies in divisional financial reports. Acts as liaison to Departments at the Central Administration Office to assist field operation staff within the Division. Performs other related duties, as required. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of budget development/management procedures and practices Knowledge of financial management practices in human service organizations Knowledge of operations in human service organizations Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word Suite applications, especially Microsoft Excel Organizational, analytical and communication skills Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity Attention to detail and accuracy Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues About Vinfen Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers . My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Knowledge of budget development/management procedures and practices
Knowledge of financial management practices in human service organizations
Knowledge of operations in human service organizations
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word Suite applications, especially Microsoft Excel
Organizational, analytical and communication skills
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Attention to detail and accuracy
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Five years’ experience in financial or program experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field required

Nice To Haves

Health care or human service experience preferred.
Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Responsibilities

Works with program managers and operations in creating operating and funding source budgets.
Organizes and maintains all program and administrative budgets including proposals and contracts.
Coordinates the budget interface with the accounting system to ensure accuracy.
Develops budget forecast report, and work with program managers, and corporate fiscal staff on appropriate corrective action.
Develops standard monthly reporting describing the trends in the division’s expenses, resource allocation, and revenue.
Develops analytical reports using financial reporting tools for the division.
Coordinates the annual cycle for preparing program and administrative budgets for the division.
Oversees the regular processing of budget revisions among programs, operations, and collaborate with finance to implement these changes.
Project manage, as appropriate, as it related to new business, re-procurement and system improvements for the division.
Works collaboratively with various finance staff to identify and investigate discrepancies in divisional financial reports.
Acts as liaison to Departments at the Central Administration Office to assist field operation staff within the Division.
Performs other related duties, as required.