Budget Manager
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, Columbus, OH, United States
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to the resources they need. We serve southeastern and central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services, working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. All of our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual.
We are seeking a Budget Manager!
Central & Southern Ohio Region
The Budget Manager is responsible for leading organizational budgeting, forecasting, and grant financial management activities to ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making.
This role oversees operating and grant budgets, budget-to-actual reporting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling, while partnering closely with financial leadership and department stakeholders. The Budget Manager serves as a subject‑matter expert and escalation point for complex budgeting and grant compliance matters, supports audit and close processes, strengthens internal controls, and ensures adherence to GAAP, healthcare regulations, and funding requirements. This role is a working manager position with direct reports.
Salary
$87,000.00 to $108,000.00 annually, based on experience.
Essential Job Function
Identifies financial risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for budget improvement across the organization
Prepares and presents monthly budget reports to operators
Reviews, validates, and consolidates budget-to-actual reporting and variance analyses
Establishes expectations for data quality, timelines, and reporting deliverables
Serves as a key escalation point for complex budgeting questions
Coordinates the development, consolidation, and oversight of operating and grant budgets across the organization in partnership with financial leadership
Integrates departmental budgets into cohesive organizational forecasts
Oversees monthly forecasting cycles and annual budgeting processes
Reviews budget variances and recommends corrective actions to financial leadership
Develops scenario modeling to support operational and financial planning
Oversees the financial management of grant‑funded healthcare programs, including budgeting, tracking, and reporting
Ensures compliance with grant terms, federal/state requirements, and funding regulations
Oversees the accuracy of grant invoicing, reporting, and close‑out activities
Serves as key financial liaison to funders and auditors on grant‑related matters
Ensures accuracy and integrity of general ledger activity related to organizational operations and grants
Supports month‑end and year‑end close processes
Reviews audit preparation and documentation as needed
Supports evaluation of reimbursement impacts and program sustainability
Ensures adherence to GAAP and applicable healthcare and grant regulations
Strengthens internal controls across budgeting, reporting, and grant management processes
Develops and refines financial policies, procedures, and standard work
Reviews budget and reporting functionality within financial systems (e.g., Financial Edge, Yardi, or equivalent healthcare financial systems)
Provides oversight and supervision of direct reports within the budget department
Travel within the designated service area
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Education/Licensure
A high school degree or GED equivalent is required
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is required
A master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is preferred
Experience
5 years of progressive accounting experience, including senior accountant‑level responsibilities, are required
3 years of supervisory experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or a related field is required
Experience with grant accounting and compliance is required
Experience in housing, development, nonprofit, or property management environments is preferred
Experience with forecasting and financial modeling is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to interpret complex financial data
Advanced General Ledger expertise is required
Advanced knowledge of GAAP and internal controls is required
Experience with financial audits and grant compliance is preferred
Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills are preferred
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel is required
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines is required
Ability to manage deadlines within a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment is required
A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle are required
An appropriate level of auto insurance coverage is required
Ability to operate in an Internet‑based, automated office environment is required
Ability to maintain a high‑speed internet connection is required
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer are required
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short‑term Disability
Long‑term Disability
401K with Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues
Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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We are seeking a Budget Manager!
Central & Southern Ohio Region
The Budget Manager is responsible for leading organizational budgeting, forecasting, and grant financial management activities to ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making.
This role oversees operating and grant budgets, budget-to-actual reporting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling, while partnering closely with financial leadership and department stakeholders. The Budget Manager serves as a subject‑matter expert and escalation point for complex budgeting and grant compliance matters, supports audit and close processes, strengthens internal controls, and ensures adherence to GAAP, healthcare regulations, and funding requirements. This role is a working manager position with direct reports.
Salary
$87,000.00 to $108,000.00 annually, based on experience.
Essential Job Function
Identifies financial risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for budget improvement across the organization
Prepares and presents monthly budget reports to operators
Reviews, validates, and consolidates budget-to-actual reporting and variance analyses
Establishes expectations for data quality, timelines, and reporting deliverables
Serves as a key escalation point for complex budgeting questions
Coordinates the development, consolidation, and oversight of operating and grant budgets across the organization in partnership with financial leadership
Integrates departmental budgets into cohesive organizational forecasts
Oversees monthly forecasting cycles and annual budgeting processes
Reviews budget variances and recommends corrective actions to financial leadership
Develops scenario modeling to support operational and financial planning
Oversees the financial management of grant‑funded healthcare programs, including budgeting, tracking, and reporting
Ensures compliance with grant terms, federal/state requirements, and funding regulations
Oversees the accuracy of grant invoicing, reporting, and close‑out activities
Serves as key financial liaison to funders and auditors on grant‑related matters
Ensures accuracy and integrity of general ledger activity related to organizational operations and grants
Supports month‑end and year‑end close processes
Reviews audit preparation and documentation as needed
Supports evaluation of reimbursement impacts and program sustainability
Ensures adherence to GAAP and applicable healthcare and grant regulations
Strengthens internal controls across budgeting, reporting, and grant management processes
Develops and refines financial policies, procedures, and standard work
Reviews budget and reporting functionality within financial systems (e.g., Financial Edge, Yardi, or equivalent healthcare financial systems)
Provides oversight and supervision of direct reports within the budget department
Travel within the designated service area
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Education/Licensure
A high school degree or GED equivalent is required
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is required
A master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is preferred
Experience
5 years of progressive accounting experience, including senior accountant‑level responsibilities, are required
3 years of supervisory experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or a related field is required
Experience with grant accounting and compliance is required
Experience in housing, development, nonprofit, or property management environments is preferred
Experience with forecasting and financial modeling is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to interpret complex financial data
Advanced General Ledger expertise is required
Advanced knowledge of GAAP and internal controls is required
Experience with financial audits and grant compliance is preferred
Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills are preferred
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel is required
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines is required
Ability to manage deadlines within a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment is required
A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle are required
An appropriate level of auto insurance coverage is required
Ability to operate in an Internet‑based, automated office environment is required
Ability to maintain a high‑speed internet connection is required
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer are required
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short‑term Disability
Long‑term Disability
401K with Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues
Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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