FINANCE - BUDGET ANALYST

DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured. As a public, not-for-profit organization, the DeKalb CSB operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff.

Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential. DeKalb CSB is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

Salary Range: 43,000 - 50,000

Job Summary Assist with the development, preparation, and revision of DeKalb CSB operating budget. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, expenditure trends and projections, budget allocations, variance analysis, operational reports, or other documents within designated timeframes. Perform reviews and analysis of budget program and policy issues. Performs expenditure analyses and prepares budget-related financial summaries and recommendations for management review.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, incumbent duties and responsibilities will include but is not limited to the following:

• Assist with the budget preparation including but not limited to budget calendar, planning, development, and budget planning meeting with directors and managers.
• Conduct monthly reviews comparing budget to actual to ensure compliance with approved budget and commenting on high and low variances.
• Analyze monthly preliminary financial statements for missing expenses, prepare expense accrual entries.
• Generate invoicing for expense-based contracts and record to revenue and accounts receivables.
• Identify potential problems and inform directors and managers with recommend solutions.
• Prepare or complete various forms, reports, correspondence, expenditure trends and projections, budget allocations, variance analysis, operational reports, or other documents within designated timeframes.
• Analyze budget submission, funds request processes and new position request; make recommendations to increase efficiency and accuracy and monitor new or changing budgetary implications.
• Develop and submit budget reports monthly; work with directors and managers to develop and refine statements of departmental objectives; perform periodic reviews of budget variances and progress on objectives.
• Analyze data and identify trends; make recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve operations.
• Notify directors and managers of developments at the State level that may impact their departments including but not limited to contract changes or performance expectations.
• Participate in field research projects; prepare financial information; assist departments with policy and procedures if necessary.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skill, Competency and Education and/or Licensure Requirements:

• Knowledge of budget development process
• Knowledge of state contract and reporting requirements
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain financial information
• Knowledge of financial system
• Ability to interpret and apply DCSB policies and procedures
• Ability to apply rules, regulations, and policies to specific budget programs and areas
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Skilled in the use of accounting spreadsheet applications
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
• Preferred: 2 or more years of fiscal analysis experience

**Hybrid consideration after 3 months Introduction period**

As a part of the pre-employment process, the selected applicant will undergo an FBI Criminal History Records check, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and drug screening. Direct Care positions may require Tuberculosis (TB) testing. DeKalb Community Service Board participates in E-Verify.

Our Mission: DeKalb Community Service Board strives to provide the right service, for the right person, at the right time. Our Vision: The DeKalb Community Service Board envisions a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential. Our Values: Providing inspirational leadership in marshaling resources to achieve our vision Being an industry leader in public sector service delivery Having talented and well trained staff that is client and mission focused Offering a full service continuum with a collaborative spirit Being the provider of choice, the employer of choice and the board of choice