Senior Associate, IT Budget Coordinator

New York Life • Tampa, FL

92d • $65,000 - $101,500

About The Position

The IT Budget Coordinator is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of the IT budgeting process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals. This includes preparing and reconciling budgets, managing accruals and renewals, overseeing procurement, and collaborating closely with IT managers and Finance to provide transparent financial reporting and forecasts. By maintaining disciplined financial tracking, the role minimizes risk and supports IT in delivering both operational and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; or equivalent related experience
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, and reconciliation skills
• Proficiency with SAP, Ariba, Fieldglass, and Excel-based budget models
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to meet strict month-end close deadlines
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with IT budgeting processes and project-based financials
• Experience in managing procurement requests and renewals
• Knowledge of Jira integration for initiative tracking
• Prior experience in IT or Finance support roles

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the IT Working Budget spreadsheet, including forecasts, actuals, and reforecasts.
• Track and reconcile expenses across internal labor, operational expenditures, capital expenditures, and project-based costs using SAP and related tools.
• Prepare and validate monthly accruals, ensuring timely and accurate submission to Finance.
• Manage staff augmentation and consultant tracking via Fieldglass and Ariba, aligning with budget forecasts.
• Initiate and monitor procurement requests and software/hardware renewals, ensuring accuracy and continuity.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and Finance to review budgets, provide transparency, and advise on reforecasting.

Benefits

• Leave programs
• Adoption assistance
• Student loan repayment programs
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree