Budget Analyst
Reconnaissance Resources, LLC, New York, NY, United States
Reconnaissance Resources is a leading New York City based executive search firm that specializes in connecting talented and motivated individuals with top organizations to form lasting, purpose-driven professional relationships. Our client, a leading nonprofit organization in midtown NYC is looking for a budget analyst who brings strong technical and interpersonal skills with the ability to interpret monthly financial results across multiple worksite P&L statements.
Key Responsibilities
Support the full annual budget cycle, including preparation, development, analysis, presentation, and executive approval.
With the support from the regional fiscal managers to monitor staffing budgets to ensure accuracy within Paychex/Financial Edge; serve as a subject matter resource on payroll and benefits budgeting.
Leverage Financial Edge and other data tools to consolidate reporting across business units and manage large datasets.
Prepare monthly management reports, including variance analysis and summaries for finance leadership and departmental stakeholders.
Track and follow up on action items from financial reviews and meetings to ensure alignment and accountability.
Monitor operating expenses to ensure timely and accurate recording against budget.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes; develop standardized templates and implement approved system enhancements.
Provide general administrative and reporting support, including preparation of schedules, presentations, and internal communications.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance
3+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting, ideally in a corporate or large not-for-profit environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and statistical functions).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, work autonomously, and deliver high-quality results.
Compensation
80k to 90k range based on a 35 hour work week plus an excellent benefits package
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Key Responsibilities
Support the full annual budget cycle, including preparation, development, analysis, presentation, and executive approval.
With the support from the regional fiscal managers to monitor staffing budgets to ensure accuracy within Paychex/Financial Edge; serve as a subject matter resource on payroll and benefits budgeting.
Leverage Financial Edge and other data tools to consolidate reporting across business units and manage large datasets.
Prepare monthly management reports, including variance analysis and summaries for finance leadership and departmental stakeholders.
Track and follow up on action items from financial reviews and meetings to ensure alignment and accountability.
Monitor operating expenses to ensure timely and accurate recording against budget.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes; develop standardized templates and implement approved system enhancements.
Provide general administrative and reporting support, including preparation of schedules, presentations, and internal communications.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance
3+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting, ideally in a corporate or large not-for-profit environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and statistical functions).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, work autonomously, and deliver high-quality results.
Compensation
80k to 90k range based on a 35 hour work week plus an excellent benefits package
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