National Senior Budget Analyst
Summary
Senior budget analyst embedded in a nonprofit's Finance team, owning budgeting/forecasting, grant & contract fiscal management, and management reporting for multiple LA-area sites while supporting National Office initiatives.
National Senior Budget Analyst
Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Senior Budget Analyst provides senior-level financial management and decision support to assigned U.S.VETS sites while also serving as a flexible Finance resource at the National Office. The position is primarily responsible for the full site-finance/Budget Analyst function for at least two Los Angeles-area sites, with additional site coverage as organizational needs require. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, grant and contract fiscal management, financial analysis, management reporting, and partnership with site leadership. Based primarily at the National Office, the role will also support selected Finance and Accounting initiatives that strengthen reporting, processes, controls, and organizational understanding.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities are organized into the following functional areas:
Site Finance, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Serve as the primary Finance partner for at least two assigned Los Angeles-area sites and provide additional site coverage as needed.
- Lead annual site and program budgeting, periodic forecasting, budget modifications, and financial planning in partnership with site leadership.
- Monitor site, program, and grant financial performance; analyze budget-to-actual results, trends, risks, and opportunities; and recommend corrective action when needed.
- Prepare and communicate timely financial information that supports Executive Directors and other leaders in operational and financial decision-making.
Grant & Contract Fiscal Management & Reporting
- Manage the fiscal components of assigned grants and contracts, including budget monitoring, spending analysis, funder reporting, and support for reimbursement or billing requirements.
- Monitor allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs and help ensure expenditures align with grant terms, approved budgets, and applicable organizational requirements.
- Coordinate with Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Fiscal/Grant Compliance, Operations, and site staff to resolve financial issues and support accurate and timely reporting.
- Identify funding, cash-flow, compliance, or performance concerns early and escalate material issues with clear analysis and recommended actions.
National Office Support & Finance/Accounting Projects
- Support selected National Office Finance and Accounting priorities based on capacity and organizational need, while maintaining primary accountability for assigned sites.
- Participate in selected monthly close, management reporting, audit, controls, systems, or process-improvement initiatives to strengthen end-to-end financial operations.
- Document key processes, identify opportunities to reduce friction or improve controls, and contribute to cross-training and continuity across Finance and Accounting.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and project support to the CFO, VP Finance, Director Finance, and other National Office leaders as assigned.