Assistant Budget Manager

Location: Somerset, NJ

About the role

Assist with overseeing the Budgeting and Billing activities of the company.

Responsibilities

• Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
• Oversee monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
• Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
• Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
• Oversee accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
• Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
• Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.
• Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
• Consult with other managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods.
• Seek new ways to improve efficiency and increase profits.
• Testify before examining and fund-granting authorities, clarifying and promoting the proposed budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field plus 1 year of experience in finance or accounting.