Director of Budgets

HELP USA • New York, NY

34d

About The Position

In conjunction with the CFO, lead the development and implementation of the organization’s annual operating budget. Lead the development and submission of grant, contract, and programmatic annual budgets. Partner with department heads and program team to ensure budgets are aligned with contract guidelines. Lead the budget modifications process to funders, ensuring accurate and timely submission. Collaborate with the Director of Accounting and the Revenue Manager to ensure seamless alignment in programmatic budget modifications and invoicing. Review and provide internal approval for new programmatic capacity needs prior to submission to funders. Advise senior management on contract financial plan changes. Ensure maximization of contracts and timely budget closeouts for all funders. Collaborate with the Development team to ensure private funding budgets are created and aligned to programmatic and organizational annual budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/ business administration preferred.
• Not-for-profit or government accounting experience required.
• Minimum of five, preferably seven years’ experience in the field.
• Management/Supervision experience required.
• Previous experience with budget creation and analysis.
• Deep knowledge of Passport and other funding sources portals.
• Knowledge in fiscal management for government contracts; Federal, State, and City agencies, including but not limited to NYC DHS, NYC DOHMH, NYC HRA, NYC HPD, NYC OTDA, NYS OCFS, NYS OMH, US HUD, US VA, NYS OVS, NYV MOCS, and NYC ENDGBV.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a working relationship with main contacts on funder contracts that results in challenges being resolved effectively and in a timely manner.
• Partner with department heads and programs to develop budgets aligned with funder and organizational goals.
• Provide budget management training to department heads and program teams.
• Ensure timely budget modifications are submitted to funders.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve budget matters throughout the year.
• Provide leadership to the Budget team, with direct supervision of the Budget Manager & Sr. Budget Analyst.
• Ensure program budgets are aligned with contracts/grants.
• Maintain an understanding of funder systems technology.
• Ensure the team utilizes technology and processes that allow for accurate, efficient, and effective ways of working.
• Ad-hoc reporting as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees