Budget officer Jobs in Chicago, IL

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) our mission is to build a healthier, safer, more just society. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Through the use of SPECIALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT™, we create a world where recovery, justice and empathy lead to thriving communities. Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health, safety and justice is synonymous with hope. We are TASC!

In this position, you will be part of TASC's agency infrastructure, whose departments collectively assure the overall quality, fiscal responsibility, effectiveness, and impact of TASC's work, and work to advance our mission to build a healthier, safer, and more just society.

We are currently looking for full-time - Senior Budget Analyst

Starting at $77,000 - $84,000; contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Position Summary : The Senior Budget Analyst, monitors, and manages complex budgets, analyzes financial data to identify trends and variances, forecasts financial needs, and provides recommendations to senior management for strategic financial decision-making. Key responsibilities include coordinating the annual budget process, developing and maintaining financial systems, ensuring budget compliance, preparing financial reports and presentations, and providing guidance and training to other departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Oversee budget preparation, set deadlines, review departmental submissions, and compile the annual budget book and grant books.
• Analyze budgets, revenues, and expenditures to identify trends, variances, and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop financial forecasts and assist in planning and developing budget proposals and capital improvement plans.
• Develop, maintain, and test financial databases, spreadsheets, and management systems to ensure data integrity and efficiency.
• Create detailed reports, presentations, and reference documents to communicate financial findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets to ensure adherence to policies and budgetary limitations while aligning with available funds and strategic goals.
• Provide training and guidance to department heads and staff on budget policies, financial analysis techniques, and financial management.
• Collaborate with department heads, executives, and other stakeholders to support financial planning, address needs, and negotiate adjustments to budget proposals. Lead or participate in complex budget-related projects as assigned.

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TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.