Job Description
Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer for Finance (ACAO), the Budget & Financial Analyst will perform a wide variety of professional-level budget and financial analysis tasks and will similarly participate in the financial planning and cost allocation. This position will help manage the Authority budget, prepare recommendations for budget amendments and prepare responses to funder requests for financial analysis. The Budget & Financial Analyst will help reconcile or coordinate priorities and day-to-day work of the Finance Team. Areas of responsibility include grants management, accounts receivables, financial reporting, budgeting and technical assistance.
Financial Analysis (50%)
* Direct the compilation of administrative, programmatic, direct, and indirect funding data as requested in response to requests from internal stakeholders and funders
* Work with the Contracts Unit to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent availability of provider spending data against budgets
* Prepare and distribute monthly internal spending reports and financial statements
* Analyze salary expenses and provide reports to the People Operations Division
* Support the work of the Grants (Contracts and Compliance) Manager to ensure expenditures comply with funding requirements
* Analyze spending by fund source, by funding, by provider to inform Executive Management decisions and annual underspend reallocation process
Budgeting (40%)
* In consultation with the ACAO for Finance, develop and implement internal budget budgetary policies and procedures as needed
* Assist in the preparation and implementation of Cost Allocation Plans for Authority divisions and administrative activities
* Coordinate with other Authority divisions and funders when creating and finalizing the Authority's annual budget Direct and coordinate Internal and external budgeting and planning activities, including budget formulation, monitoring, and presentation Develop Internal and External Budget tools, procedures, and templates Train staff on Internal and External budgetary procedures and tools
* Assist in the categorization, classification, allocation, and definition of various expenses as "Administrative," Indirect," "Direct," and "Programmatic" for the purposes of budgeting and cost allocation while remaining in compliance with funding source terms and requirements
* Participate in the evaluation of proposals for funding in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) all finance related sections of applicant submissions
Stakeholder Engagement (10%)
* Work directly with counterparts in funder agencies to develop an understanding of information and reporting needs and create responsive feedback loops for long-term sustainability of these relationships
* Attend relevant meetings with community-based organizations, other government agencies and partners, broadly to support building and sharing of resources
* Actively build relationships with innovators across the sector/across sectors to support driving creative innovation and change within workstreams of oversight.
Required Skills & Experience
* Fluency in equity and racial justice concepts and language, understanding of their own privilege and power, and ability to bring equity impact analysis to life in the context of their tasks.
* Minimum of 2+ years of experience working in financial analysis and budgeting within a governmental entity or large federally funded non-profit organization.
* Advanced proficiency in various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook, especially Excel)
* Public finance budgeting concepts, practices, and procedures
* Strong quantitative data and financial analysis skills, exceptional attention to detail and ability to quickly and very accurately respond to requests for information from external funders and other stakeholders
* Working understanding of 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200.
* Proven experience preparing spend down analyses, financial reports and statements
* Demonstrated experience working independently and in a team environment.
* Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting funding requests to executive leadership and management.
* Familiarity with relevant, applicable homelessness-related Government laws and regulations, including the HUD Supportive Housing program, ESG, and CDBG
* Understanding of fund accounting and finance; strong familiarity government and nonprofit accounting and finance is a plus
* Knowledge of fund accounting software
* Experience applying Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-110, A-122, A-133 and general ledger management and maintenance. 3
* Knowledge of and experience with applying applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures procurement and/or administration of contracts, grants, or similar agreements.
Intermediate level understanding and knowledge fund accounting software, including Oracle Products.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
* Strong written and verbal skills.
Proven organizational, strategic, and financial planning acumen
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.