Budget Specialist

Vibrant Emotional Health

1d • $37 - $56 • Remote

About The Position

The Budget Specialist is responsible for advanced budget analysis, financial reporting, and compliance oversight across multiple federal, state, and private funding streams. This position plays a key role in ensuring financial integrity, supporting strategic decision-making, and maintaining compliance with complex funding requirements while enabling the sustainability and growth of critical crisis services nationwide.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards, OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and cost allocation methodologies.
• Familiarity with financial systems such as NetSuite, Adaptive Planning, or similar tools
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis and problem-solving
• Clear and effective communication
• Ability to translate financial data for non-financial audiences
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, related field or relevant experience listed below.
• 4+ years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or grants financial management.
• Demonstrated experience managing government-funded programs, preferably within nonprofit, public health, or behavioral health settings.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, review, and ongoing management of annual and multi-year budgets for 988 programs and initiatives.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis, forecasting, and trend analysis to inform program and executive leadership.
• Support strategic financial planning related to program expansion, staffing models, and service demand.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports for internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and external funders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private funding requirements, including cost allowability, allocation, and reporting standards.
• Support internal and external audits, fiscal monitoring visits, and compliance reviews related to 988 funding.
• Partner closely with grants management, contracts, and program teams to monitor funding utilization and performance.
• Develop and review budget narratives, amendments, and financial components of grant proposals and renewals.
• Track spending deadlines, match requirements, and restricted funds to ensure timely and compliant use of resources.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for budget and financial questions related to 988 operations.
• Provide financial guidance to program managers and leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Participate in cross-functional planning efforts related to funding strategy, sustainability, and operational scaling.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial data within accounting and budgeting systems.
• Support the development and refinement of financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Create tools, dashboards, or templates to enhance budget visibility and reporting efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full time employees will be eligible for excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental income insurance, employer paid disability insurance, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care, and 401K available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level