Budget Analyst

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Center for Community Alternatives

Budget Analyst

Syracuse, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About the Organization

    Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) supports and builds power with people across New York State who have been affected by mass incarceration, criminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network of direct services, advocacy and organizing, and by supporting the leadership of directly-impacted people, we advance civil and human rights for all New Yorkers.CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need to thrive. This position will work in a nonprofit fund accounting environment, managing revenue and expense for all individual gifts. Institutional giving is managed by the Institutional Giving team.

    Why Join the Team?

    At CCA, we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive market-informed compensation. The successful candidate's salary is determined by the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geography. Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the most desirable nonprofit places at which to work, and in part, recognize the importance of work-life balance.

    Position Summary: The Budget Analyst will work in a nonprofit fund accounting environment, managing the revenue and expenses for a portion of over 70 diverse grants and contracts in multiple program areas. This role involves active collaboration within a team environment to ensure efficient financial operations, reporting, and grant compliance.

    Direct Supervisor: F Director of Finance

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Perform daily financial operations and assist with the development and management of budgets, including external grants and contracts, federally funded projects, and gifts.
    • Develop program and grant budgets in coordination with the development team, program management, and finance.
    • Serve as a liaison between finance, funders, and program staff, requiring strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
    • Manage the financial operations of assigned grants and program areas, ensuring timely submission of invoices and reports to funders.
    • Support programs in achieving their intended outcomes while maintaining acceptable bottom-line results on an annual basis.
    • Review and manage the financial position of programs to optimize resource utilization, including the development of annual budgets in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure sustainability.
    • Monitor budget allocations, expense tracking, and related financial activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to fiscal practices.
    • Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets for budgeting and invoicing while assisting program directors in maximizing budgets.
    • Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, as most work is completed through Excel spreadsheets.
    • Be willing and able to adapt to and learn new portals, software, and systems, as each funder’s invoicing and submission requirements are unique.
    • Knowledge of SAGE Intacct and Rippling, or similar accounting and HR systems, is a bonus.
    • Conduct oneself professionally in meetings as needed and act as a servant resource to the programs supported.
    • Identify, assess, and implement streamlined processes to improve efficiencies continually.
    • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications:

    • Experience in budgeting and financial management of multiple government grants and contracts in a nonprofit setting is preferred.
    • BA or BS in accounting, finance, or another quantitative field is preferred.
    • Analytical skills and critical thinking are highly desired.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred, given the reliance on Excel for most work.
    • Proficiency in MS Office and databases is required; familiarity with nonprofit accounting software is a plus.
    • Knowledge of SAGE Intacct and Rippling, or similar accounting and HR systems, is highly desirable.
    • Willingness to learn and adapt to new software, portals, and invoicing systems as required by various funders.
    • Experience in the criminal justice field or human services is a plus.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills, mathematical aptitude, and the ability to work independently.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
    • Ability to maintain professionalism in meetings and provide responsive, supportive service to program staff.

    ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.

    • 12 paid holidays per year
    • 20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff, with the ability to use it after 90-days of employment.
    • Time off is earned starting on your first day.
    • 7 days of paid sick time
    • 100% paid family leave
    • 3% retirement contribution regardless of employee contribution, applicable to salary after the 1st 6 months of employment
    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

    CCA Website: HERE