Grant Budget Analyst

Location: Garden City, NY | Schedule: Full Time, 35 hours/week Monday - Friday| Status: Exempt |Salary: $80,000-$100,000/ annually


The Opportunity

The Grant Budget Analyst is responsible for the management and oversight of grants and contracts funded by federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private foundations. Working collaboratively within the Fiscal Department and alongside program leadership, the Grant Budget Analyst supports budget management, revenue and expenditure forecasting, and financial analysis. Through accurate and timely reporting, this role supports the operational and mission-driven goals of Family and Children's Association (FCA).

Responsibilities

  • Maintain government and foundation grants and contracts, including tracking critical dates for contract renewals, budget modifications, and reporting deadlines.
  • Partner closely with program leadership and the contracts team to review budget reports, analyze revenues and expenditures, and prepare forecast adjustments to ensure spending remains within budget and revenue targets are met.
  • Coordinate with Payroll and General Accounting to adjust personnel allocations and Other Than Personal Services (OTPS) costs for accurate contract billing and vouchering.
  • Manage the full grant and contract budgeting lifecycle, including coordinating with program leadership and development staff on budget preparation for new funding proposals.
  • Assist with the preparation of the annual agency-wide operating budget.
  • Utilize federal, state, and local government portals to request drawdowns and submit required financial reports.
  • Stay current on funder reporting requirements and compliance standards; attend funder training and bidder conferences as needed.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models and budgets using Excel and NetSuite.
  • Assist with the annual agency audit, including the Federal Single Audit.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in budgeting and financial analysis within a nonprofit organization.
  • Experience working with government-funded grants and contracts.
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems strongly preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate budgets, identify variances, and recommend solutions.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly to program, fiscal, and executive staff, as well as external stakeholders.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.

Benefits Information

  • Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Generous, vacation, sick, personal, and floating holiday time
  • 403(b); with generous employer match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.