About the Role
New York Edge is seeking a highly organized, knowledgeable, and focused Budget Analyst to ensure compliance with negotiated budgets of government contracts. This role involves ensuring data integrity, timely funder invoices, and budget monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Provide financial reports and analysis to ensure Program Managers have the information and understanding needed to make effective decisions.
- Liaise with Program Managers to confirm actuals and discuss future plans/expenditures.
- Support Program Managers by providing financial performance measures and analysis for their site portfolios.
- Conduct financial reviews of Program Managers monthly spending for the Senior Management Team, Executive Director and others as needed.
- Work with the Program Managers and Management team on creation of annual budget and monthly forecasts.
- Provide financial analysis, variance analysis, and budgeting support to Program Managers.
- Understand fiscal reporting procedure and requirements of public/private contracts as outlined by funding agencies to ensure compliance and timeliness.
- Develop and implement financial and operational reports to monitor and evaluate performance.
- Develop and maintain financial reports to optimize forecasting, tracking and analysis of spending rates compared to budget.
- Utilize financial systems to extract data to develop and update key financial reports.
- Highlight contracts with potential problems/over under spending and recognize possible solutions.
- Communicate effectively with program staff.
- Develop a working knowledge of fiscal policies of contracting agencies, so as to ensure accuracy in recording expenses and translate to correct line items on required reporting documents to funding sources.
- Assist Manager of Billing in preparation and review of financial reports (PERS) for funding agencies.
- Prepare budget modifications for review by Manager of Contracts & Reports.
- Review vendor invoices for proper coding prior to entry into Sage Software (MIPS).
Requirements
- 2+ years related experience for a non-profit Organization.
- Experience working with cross-functional and inter-department teams.
- At time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.
Skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented mindset, with a focus on accuracy and quality in all tasks performed.
- Proficient in using productivity tools and software, such as MS Office Suite, Google Docs, Salesforce, and contract management platforms.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem-solve.
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 2+ years
Education Level
- BA or BS in Finance, Economics, Business, or Public Administration
Salary/Compensations
- $55,000/year
About the Company
- New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools.
- Each year, academic programs, including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access, help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school.
- Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.
Equal Opportunity
- New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
- We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and communities to apply.
