Budget Analyst - Remote* (MI HS)

• Telamon requires all its employees to reside in one of the following states: Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia TELAMON-TRC COMMITMENT TO TRAUMA INFORMED CARE: Telamon-TRC has taken steps to shift our organization into a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. This changes our perceptions about the individuals that we work with, employees and customers, including families and children. A trauma-informed system of care provides services that empower employees and customers, including families and children, to feel safe, welcomed and engaged at all levels of organizational interaction. Exchanges that could be potentially retraumatizing, or trigger traumatic reactions require thoughtfulness and non-judgement. Ongoing, as an organization, we collaborate to educate employees about the effects of violence, victimization and trauma on individuals. This model supports a culture of safety for employees and customers, including families and children. POSITION SUMMARY: Provide the highest level of quality and support for preparation, implementation and control of program budgeting process. Responsible for ensuring compliance with approved budgets and alignment with agency mission and program goals. Provide integral information for the team to assess the feasibility of planned strategies, including professional development, materials and equipment. Budget Analysts will be assigned to specific grants, which may be focused in Head Start, Workforce, Housing, or other program areas. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Gathers data and prepares preliminary budgets including forecasts of expenditures and revenue. 2. Analyzes, evaluates and processes budget proposals from various programs. 3. Makes recommendations on budget allocations. Works with corporate office to maintain current allocations and chart of accounts. 4. Prepares and conducts budget presentations. 5. Consults with management staff on budget and budget narrative preparation, including modifications. 6. Compares actual to budgeted results at the end of each reporting period and reports on significant variances. 7. Updates the budget model as requested to account for significant changes in the funding environment. 8. Prepares reports. Coordinates with corporate staff to support completion of reports to funding source. 9. Monitors grant funding to ensure program compliance. Stay current on funding source regulations and grant requirements. 10. Reviews and analyzes monthly financial and statistical reports to assess the budget status of center/offices and overall programs. Develops, allocates and manages resources to maximize program effectiveness. 11. Reviews invoices for correct Program and General Ledger coding to assure accuracy of cost reporting. 12. Coordinates with staff when solicitation and review of bids are required. Ensure compliance with agency and funding source procurement requirements. 13. Facilitates and engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in accordance with Corporation’s Core Values. Facilitates program self-assessment, coordinates teams of staff and volunteers and oversees documentation of ongoing progress. Develops annual self-assessment report. 14. Ensures the mobilization and documentation of matching/in-kind funds, where applicable. 15. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no direct supervisory duties but is expected to train or explain work procedures to others. ROLE QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Must have own transportation, a valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Excel skill including experience with pivot tables is preferred.
• Microsoft Office products and on-line client management systems.
• Experience with Sage preferred.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to determine and prioritize demanding workload while being flexible to emergent/unplanned needs and situations.
• Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to interpret complex policies and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• This job is primarily remote, with some travel required to include targeted and purposeful site visits, as well as travel to Corporate Headquarters.
• Subject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screen.
• Keyboarding and data entry.

Background Checks:

• All employees are subject to both a pre-hire and an annual background check. Specific rules by Area of Focus will indicate whether a state or federal fingerprint background check (or both) is required and the frequency. A fingerprint background check may suffice for a regular background check. Additional background checks may be required such as the Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry.

Positions that Require Driving:

• Telamon Corporation / TRC employees that are required to drive a personal vehicle for work-related duties are to meet the auto insurance liability requirement. The minimum limits required are $100,000 each person bodily injury, $300,000 each accident bodily injury and $50,000 property damage. The insurance liability requirement covers use of an employee’s personal vehicle.
• Telamon Corporation/TRC employees that drive a company-owned/rental vehicle must maintain a satisfactory annual motor vehicle record check.
• Must have own transportation, a valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance.

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