Budget Analyst

Highly Preferred:

Background in nonprofit, budget management, Grant experience. We are looking for a detail-oriented Budget Analyst to manage and oversee financial operations related to grant budgets. This role involves collaborating with project teams, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and providing critical financial insights to support planning and decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in budgeting and financial analysis, helping to drive the success of our mission for rural students.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive financial analysis and ongoing support for multiple grant budgets, including meeting regularly with project directors to review forecasts, spending trends, and long‑term financial planning.
• Partner with grant collaborators to ensure compliance with federal and organizational guidelines, develop accurate financial projections, and monitor overall grant financial performance.
• Lead training sessions for internal staff and external partners on budget requirements, allowable expenditures, and grant management standards.
• Prepare detailed financial reports for both monthly and annual reconciliation processes, including Federal Financial Reports and budget‑to‑actual comparisons.
• Review and approve expenditures to verify compliance with internal policies and federal regulations, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with grant objectives.
• Reconcile grant accounting data with organizational financial systems to ensure accurate fund allocation, documentation, and reporting.
• Track federal match requirements, provide guidance on compliance standards, and identify eligible match sources.
• Apply federal regulations to advise project teams on allowable costs and approved activities, and conduct financial monitoring and reviews of sub‑recipients.
• Manage departmental purchasing card activity and oversee monthly expense report submissions for compliance and completeness.
• Develop, implement, and maintain forms, procedures, and documentation to support compliance with federal budget management and grant administration requirements.