Budget Analyst, Fiscal Department

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive.  We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA's Fiscal Department provides fiscal administration including accounting, budgeting, procurement services and procedures for numerous city/state/federal contracts and/or private grants.  In addition, the Fiscal Department recommends alternatives to assure that organization-wide objectives and priorities are met.

Position: Budget Analyst

Reports To: Assistant Program Director  

Location: 1720 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

What the Budget Analyst Does:

• Analyze accounting records to determine financial resources required to prepare and submit budget modifications.
• Examine budget estimates or proposals and expense reports for completeness, accuracy; and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives.
• Provide advice and technical assistance in the preparation of annual budgets, budget modifications/ renewals and/or amendments.
• Serve as liaison to management staff and inform them of any reclassification or discrepancies that may arise during analysis.
• Examine past and current operating budgets in order to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
• Research economic and financial developments that affect the organization’s spending.
• Review and assess variance sheets to assist management in maximizing the use of accruals.
• Review submitted expense reports for accuracy.
• Prepare analysis of program expenses for program staff and senior management.
• Monitor various contracts and analyze expenses to facilitate program managers’ objectives.
• Prepare budgets and/or modifications in order to meet all deadlines for the mid-year and close out cycles.
• Schedule and facilitate/attend management staff meetings to assess financial status in lieu of budget modification preparation.
• Attend staff/funder/outside agency meetings as requested.
• May review and maintain the accuracy of all budgets assigned.
• Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• BA in Accounting/Finance and two years of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience

Other Requirements:

• Must abide by strict ethical standards
• Must maintain integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality at all times
• Must avoid personal conflicts of interest situations
• Experience working with a non-profit preferred.

Compensation: $64,000-$74,000 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.
 

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.