Senior Budget Analyst

COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT•Los Angeles, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Budget Analyst works under the direction of the Director of Finance and will be responsible for managing a team of Budget Analysts as well as reviewing and monitoring, collections and reporting on assigned government (Federal, State, County, City etc.) and foundation grants. The Senior Budget Analyst must work with the responsible department/program staff to ensure grant spending is appropriate according to grant contract and be familiar with all laws and regulations including the Uniform Grants Guidance as well as nonprofit accounting principles such as restricted funds accounting. The Senior Budget Analyst has full proficiency in a specific area of discipline within the job and is responsible for the day-to-day input for the Grants billing Department.

Requirements

Four-year college degree in accounting, business, or related field. In lieu of degree, substantial applicable experience may be substituted.
3 - 5 years’ experience or education in accounting or related field
2 – 3 years’ experience hiring, training, and supervising finance staff
Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and the ability to meet tight deadlines
Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing
Understanding of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
Strong research and analytical skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with ability to create forms, templates, and formulas structures in Excel that promote data management efficiency

Nice To Haves

Advanced College courses in accounting or related field of studies
3 - 5 years’ experience in the Non-Profit Industry

Responsibilities

Review and be familiar with assigned contracts - especially the financial section
Manage assigned departments’ grant budgets and ensure they are updated in the accounting system and any other designated locations
Prepare grant budget actual report each month, monitor variances, and present information to program staff regularly
Manage assigned departments grant billings by established deadlines and ensure that staff are properly trained on accurate billing
Manage department staff allocations in collaboration with other finance staff and programs
Manage deferred revenue, grant receivable accounts and support with collections to minimize old outstanding items
Prepare monthly financial analysis reports according to required timelines
Manage budget modifications and new grant budget preparation as applicable
Lead grant audit and fiscal compliance as assigned by funding portfolio
Keep abreast of laws and regulations that impact the assigned work
Adhere to department and organizational standards, policies and procedures
Be a team member of the finance department and support other departments’ staff as needed
Uphold CRCD’s Mission Statement and 5 Year Strategic Plan