Budget and Financial Manager

Join the Finance team as a Budget and Financial Manager. In this role, you are accountable for budget development, monitoring and forecasting for a private, nonprofit based in Burlington, VT. This position offers a hybrid schedule.

• Develop annual and financial budgets for individual programs
• Train and support program directors in their budget development/review process and relating their program decisions to their impact on the budget.
• Manage and track multiple contracts and grants. Fulfill all the requirements for the Federal and State Grants and contracts reporting; monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Assist leadership in making decisions about the agency’s strategic direction, significant policy changes and problem‑solving for program issues, offering finance expertise.
• Monitor cost center budgets, analyzing income and expense reports on a regular basis; preparing financial reports for the division director; and providing interpretations and recommendations.
• Serve on various agency committees and work groups, as assigned.
• Recommend strategies to deal with financial trends in the community which could impact the programs.
• To ensure fiscal solvency, reconcile balance sheet and income accounts monthly to aid in preparation for the year end Audits.

• Three years of experience in the field of Budget Development, Accounting, Finance, Business
• Computer proficiency–especially Spreadsheets
• Valid driver’s License, and use of a personal vehicle

• Full time (37.5 hrs/wk)
• Exempt
• Starting at $77,354.93
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience
• Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full‑time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro‑rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency‑paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro‑rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain
• College truED
• Award‑winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
• Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center policy

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency’s culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center’s EOE policy.

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