National Senior Budget Analyst

National Senior Budget Analyst

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Senior Budget Analyst provides senior-level financial management and decision support to assigned U.S.VETS sites while also serving as a flexible Finance resource at the National Office. The position is primarily responsible for the full site-finance/Budget Analyst function for at least two Los Angeles-area sites, with additional site coverage as organizational needs require. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, grant and contract fiscal management, financial analysis, management reporting, and partnership with site leadership. Based primarily at the National Office, the role will also support selected Finance and Accounting initiatives that strengthen reporting, processes, controls, and organizational understanding.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities are organized into the following functional areas:

Site Finance, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Serve as the primary Finance partner for at least two assigned Los Angeles-area sites and provide additional site coverage as needed.
• Lead annual site and program budgeting, periodic forecasting, budget modifications, and financial planning in partnership with site leadership.
• Monitor site, program, and grant financial performance; analyze budget-to-actual results, trends, risks, and opportunities; and recommend corrective action when needed.
• Prepare and communicate timely financial information that supports Executive Directors and other leaders in operational and financial decision-making.

Grant & Contract Fiscal Management & Reporting

• Manage the fiscal components of assigned grants and contracts, including budget monitoring, spending analysis, funder reporting, and support for reimbursement or billing requirements.
• Monitor allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs and help ensure expenditures align with grant terms, approved budgets, and applicable organizational requirements.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Fiscal/Grant Compliance, Operations, and site staff to resolve financial issues and support accurate and timely reporting.
• Identify funding, cash-flow, compliance, or performance concerns early and escalate material issues with clear analysis and recommended actions.

National Office Support & Finance/Accounting Projects

• Support selected National Office Finance and Accounting priorities based on capacity and organizational need, while maintaining primary accountability for assigned sites.
• Participate in selected monthly close, management reporting, audit, controls, systems, or process-improvement initiatives to strengthen end-to-end financial operations.
• Document key processes, identify opportunities to reduce friction or improve controls, and contribute to cross-training and continuity across Finance and Accounting.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and project support to the CFO, VP Finance, Director Finance, and other National Office leaders as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible finance or accounting experience, including meaningful experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or comparable management-level responsibilities
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, grant/contract fiscal management, and management-reporting skills
• Strong judgement, communication, organization, customer service, collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with site-based and National Office leadership
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial/ERP software and reporting systems; must be able to learn U.S.VETS financial systems, reporting tools, and related workflows quickly