JOB SUMMARY:

At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The Senior Budget Analyst is an integral part of the financial planning function within the Finance & Accounting Team. The candidate must be a self-starter who is motivated, diligent, proactive, and detailed oriented and is expected to contribute significantly to the Finance & Accounting Team and to work with administration departments and policy programs in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and revenue/expense management.

The Senior Budget Analyst assists departments/programs with determining how to best allocate current resources and forecast future financial requirements. The Senior Budget Analyst must possess an understanding of cost accounting methodologies, budgeting concepts, practices, and procedures, and accounting competencies, including an understanding of revenue recognition. The position will report to the Deputy CFO and Director of Financial Planning and will work closely with program managers and staff.

This position will work remotely but expect to be onsite once a week and attend on-site team meetings or other organizational event as required.

The minimum annual salary for this position is $100,000.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities include understanding the organization’s cost structure and advising departments/programs on developing and managing proposals and project budgets. In addition, will provide analysis to Management on budget performance and forecasts, including but not limited to the following:

• Develop an understanding of his/her portfolio of departments and programs and its funding streams and/or cost structure.
• Assist departments with preparing operating budgets to support the organization’s expense management goals.
• Develop, review, and advise programs on proposal budgets to ensure appropriate cost coverage based on proposed statement of work and project work plans.
• Work with program staff to update program/project budgets and forecasts in real time based on changing assumptions in revenue, personnel, and other direct project costs.
• Meet with program budget coordinators monthly to keep staff well-informed of program activities and determine budget revisions that may be necessary.
• Perform budget to actual variance analysis to identify inaccuracies, trends, personnel reclassifications, potential budget shortfalls or cost overruns, and opportunities for surpluses.
• Assist with analysis used for decision-making and recommendations to management and programs.
• Review disbursement requests and expense reports to ensure proper allocation of cost; and proper cost allocation and allowability of federal grant expenditures.
• Prepare department/program budget reports for quarterly budget reviews with Senior Management.
• Work closely with Development team liaisons assigned to programs to ensure Finance & Accounting has accurate revenue forecasts.
• Work with the Finance & Accounting team to identify areas or opportunities for improvement.
• Setup new project budget codes and allocation rules as needed.
• Assist with items to be used in annual audit, SEFA, and form 990 preparation as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities include federal and donor financial reporting, preparing invoices for federal and private contracts, and preparing internal forecasts including but not limited to the following:

• Prepare and submit interim and final federal grant and donor financial reporting.
• Prepare, submit and record monthly and/or quarterly federal and private contract billings in accounting system (MS Dynamics SL) and CRM (Salesforce).
• Prepare, update, and distribute monthly program forecast.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

Required qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or other related areas
• Experience with MS Dynamics SL or similar database is recommended
• Four years of progressive and relevant budgeting experience in nonprofit industry
• Understanding of GAAP and OMB Circulars and Uniform Guidance
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Demonstrably strong judgement and decision-making skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter at https://careers.csis.org.