Budget Manager Job

Specifically, you will:

In consultation with the CFO, establish standards and procedures to guide the administration of organizational budgeting.
Create strategies to optimize our organization’s budgets and spending.
Monitor spending patterns across the organization and implementing measures to promote adherence to budgets further.
Implement and maintain accounting best practices to ensure the financial good standing of the organization.
Provide financial analysis and strategic input to facilitate high-level decision-making by management.
Communicate complex accounting concepts to management and staff.
Formulate and developing departmental and organizational budgets with relevant financial stakeholders throughout the organization.
Maintain solid relationships with key senior leadership and financial stakeholders throughout the organization.
Report and explain budget decisions to internal financial stakeholders.
Prepare pre-established guidelines and instructions for the budget planning and forecasting process.
Maintain budgets for all fund types of the organization.
Provide support to financial stakeholders for all aspects of the budget planning process.
Prepare monthly reports for all financial stakeholders and quarterly forecasts to senior management.
Interact with the Grants and Projects staff to ensure budget management to ensure proper management and tracking of budgets.
Manage annual salary budget file and ensures salary increases align with the organization's respective union agreements and KPIs.
Manage the processing of budget adjustments and transfers, changes of sources of funds, and salary transfers.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Your background and experience include:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, finance, or similar.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Budget Analyst, Financial Analyst, Business Accountant, or similar.
Demonstratable record of fostering and promoting organizational growth through effective budget planning.
Experience with financial systems, budget management tools, and advanced Excel or computer-based spreadsheets.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Great organizational skills and attention to detail.
Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to delegate as appropriate.
Good training and management skills.
Excellent ability to manage and prioritize deadlines.
Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels, including finance and non-finance managers.

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave