Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst
   

Agency Overview

Founded in 1889, Felton Institute is the oldest nonsectarian, nonprofit charitable social-services provider in the City and County of San Francisco. Our mission is to respond to human needs with cutting-edge social services and treatments that combine the best social science research with cultural sensitivity, a deep respect for the consumer, and a commitment to social justice.

FISCAL ANAYLYST HIGHLIGHTS OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Prepare, maintain, and analyze balance sheets, income statements, and other financial records and reports
• Monitor disbursements (such as payments to vendors) and research problems to identify issues and recommend corrections
• Evaluating budget proposals and funding requests.
• Collaborating with project managers to develop a budget.
• Conducting cost-benefit analyses to determine value.
• Approving or rejecting funding requests.
• Determining whether budget proposals are in compliance with regulations.
• Defending budget recommendations against management.
• Developing a final budgetary agreement with management.
• Monitoring spending to ensure it remains within budget.
• Estimating and forecasting future financial needs.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA with emphasis in Business or Accounting preferred
• Minimum of 3 years with accounting or experience in similar positions.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical forecasting.
• High analytical skills.
• Excellent spreadsheet, database, and word-processing skills, some SAGE100 Accounting experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.