The Financial Reporting and Budget Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Budget, Reporting, and Analysis Group in the areas of fiscal year planning, financial reporting, indirect cost rate modeling, financial performance monitoring and analysis, account reconciliation, and cross-institutional financial support as needed. This position reports to the Director of Reporting, Budget, and Analysis.
The successful candidate will assist in preparation and maintainenance of annual budgets, projections, and forecasts; develop reports to review financial activity; work collaboratively with units to review financial performance and communicate budgetary policies and issues effectively to divisional units.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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(Fiscal Year Budgeting and Planning) Support the financial aspects of the annual planning cycle including instructions, verification, submission and compilation of budgets and long-range financial plans. Collect budget, forecast, and other financial information from divisional units. Interpret, summarize, and upload budget information to financial systems. Support maintainance of budgeting software, administering and verifying budget changes. Provide budget assistance to other divisional units. Support the implemenation of new planning and budgeting software.
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(Financial Reporting) Prepare financial information for monthly financial review for executive leadership. Prepare and maintain special purpose reports as required. Develop and maintain financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis. Prepare/assist in preparation of key donor financial reports, working closely with respective programmatic or development staff as required. Assist with the creation and development of a standard financial reporting package. May support the implemenation of new reporting software.
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(Financial Monitoring and Analysis) Analyze and interpret financial data in order to determine historical and future trends. Interpret financial transactions and events for decision makers. Perform analysis of data reported in various databases (Accounting, Budget, Development, Planning). Analyze budget variances and follow up with budget owners and divisional financial managers.
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(Indirect Cost Rate Modeling) Support the annual review and audit of the indirect cost rate model and submission of the Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement required by USAID.
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(Training) Provide training to finance staff on budgeting and internal and external financial reporting. Assist program financial staff in developing and interpreting reports for their programs.
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(Administrative and Documentation) Document budget system processes, planning procedures, and guidelines. Create instructions on how to prepare/ run all financial reports prepared within division. Maintain monthly reporting binders and key donor documentation. Assist in the preparation of presentations. Prepare and update documents and reports as necessary. Other administrative duties as assigned.
Working Conditions: Occasional travel may be required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Required Skills:
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Bachelor's Degree required
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Familiarity with GAAP and nonprofit financial accounting
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3-5 years related work experience required
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Strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required
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Ability to work proactively, with limited supervision
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Ability to adapt and work effectively with functional teams across the organization
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Ability to successfully meet deadlines
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Strong organization and time management skills
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail.
Preferred Skills:
APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND: Cover letter, resume and references