Budget Analyst

New Visions for Public Schools

New York

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Software, Analysis Skills, Board Meeting, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Charter Schools, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Funding, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Nonprofit, Organizational Development/Management, Pivot Tables, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Reporting Dashboards, SED Text Editor, Spreadsheets, Team Player, Vlookups, Writing Skills

LOCATION

New York

POSTED

17 days ago

The Budget Analyst role sits within the Finance Unit and reports directly to the Director of Finance. Responsibilities extend to New Visions and nine charter schools, and include budget preparation, budget monitoring, financial analysis, and reporting. This position also requires some accounting duties related to budget reporting.

Essential Job Functions:

Budget Preparation & Monitoring

Assist in developing annual organizational and program budgets for New Visions, plus organizational budget for nine charter schools
Assist in mid-year reforecast for New Visions and charter schools, factoring in year-to-date expenses, programmatic and funding changes, and remaining priorities
Work with NV program and school staff on cashflow and budget-to-actual reporting
Input and maintain budgets and cash flows in the MIP accounting software (annual and mid-year reforecast)

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Update monthly budget and bi-weekly reports
Assist in preparation of financial statements and other reports for Board meetings
Upload annual and update reforecast budgets for SUNY and SED
Maintain and update internal financial dashboards
Assist in financial reports as needed

General Accounting

Review general ledger detail for accuracy and research variations/discrepancies
Recommend correcting journal entries as appropriate

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years working experience in budget management or financial analysis

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Expert with spreadsheets and database skills such as google sheets, SAS, Abila MIP (preferred), including the ability to interpret financial information graphically
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookups
Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, experience analyzing data to support financial planning
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain large datasets
Ability to learn quickly, work in a fast paced environment and multi-task effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with others
Understanding of non-profit accounting preferred