Budget & Reporting Analyst

at  Family Residences and Essential Enterprises

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position works collaboratively and proactively with Administrative and Operations staff to develop, implement, and monitor the agency’s annual budget along with developing periodic forecasts throughout the fiscal year. Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the agency’s annual budget, which must be presented to executive management and the Board of Directors prior to the budget year commencing.
Responsibilities:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required. Associate’s degree with substantial relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years financial and/or budget analysis experience is required, preferably in non-profit health care or human service environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience preparing the New York State Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) is a
• Strong organizational, technical accounting, and communication skills required, as well as solid information system and a high skill level of Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities effectively and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employee is required to sit, walk and stand for prolonged period of time (at least 8 hours).
• Employee is required to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Employee is required to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax and filing cabinets. Duties involved moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds of a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
  Notwithstanding the above listed physical requirements of this position, FREE will provide reasonable accommodations to allow employees to perform the essential functions of the position, provided such reasonable accommodations do not cause undue hardship on FREE.

The Pay Range for this job $65,000. This range is based on what FREE reasonably believes it will pay an employee as for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including, but not limited to, an individual’s experience, qualifications, services provided, geographic location, relevant skills, and other factors permitted under federal, state, and local laws.
FREE is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, FREE complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
This job description has been approved by all levels of management

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• A high level of computer knowledge is required in order to import/export, manipulate,
  and distribute financial data in the form and substance needed by program management

and business office staff.

• Assist with the budget preparation for various contracts, grants, and special projects.
• Assist with the cost verification process for new development projects to ensure

appropriate state capital reimbursement to the agency.

• Responsible for the preparation and timely submission of the annual Consolidated Fiscal

Report. This activity involves a significant investment of time and requires an in-depth
knowledge of our state-funded programs, internal accounting system, and New York’s
state fiscal reporting requirements. Work collaboratively with the accounting team and
other parties to ensure that all concerns are addressed and that the reporting is complete,

accurate, and timely.

• Work independently with minimal supervision, manage special projects, monitor project

status and deadlines, and interface with all levels of accounting and program personnel.

• Help minimize the Agency’s risk by assisting with the establishment and maintenance of

a strong internal control environment and support our commitment to follow sound
business practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL FREE EMPLOYEES

• Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
• Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies by holding in strictest confidence all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees.
• Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk.
• Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees, including ones outside of standard working hours.
• Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance.
• Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations.
  Please note the above duties, responsibilities, and essential functions are a non-exhaustive list, and may be changed by FREE at any time, with or without notice to the employee.
  Qualifications: