Position Overview
The Director, Budgets & Financial Planning oversees the UN Foundationโs budgeting and financial planning processes, including the development and tracking of UNFโs Enterprise-level budget, forecasting the organizationโs revenue, expenses, and cashflow, and supporting initiatives, alliances, and teams in the development and tracking of the annual budget. The Director oversees and manages the Budgets & Financial Planning team, made up for budget analysts who support budgeting processes for team and initiatives across the organization and support the overall finance functions of the organization.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Budget Director works closely with the Finance Director (controller), and other members of the Finance team, including leadership, to ensure the timely processing of expenses and revenue, monthly books close process, and revenue allocation. In addition, the Director works closely with leaders across the organization to support budget development, revenue forecasting, and financial planning.
This hybrid position is based in Washington, DC.
Essential Functions
Selection Criteria
Bachelorโs degree in business, accounting or a related field required; Graduate degree and/or CPA preferred.At least 10 years of relevant work experience including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, and/or project management, including 5+ years supervising employees. Demonstrated expertise in non-profit financial management and planning; experience developing and managing budgets for a non-profit organization preferred, including experience working with budgets funded by restricted grants and government donors.Demonstrated ability to lead a team to conduct financial analysis, facilitate budgeting processes, develop reasonably accurate forecasts, and develop accurate and concise financial reports.Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team collaboratively and cooperatively.Customer service attitude and orientation while serving internal stakeholders.Superior oral and written communication skills, with the ability to receive and convey information clearly and concisely in various mediums.Ability to synthesize and translate complex financial information into easily understood reports and dashboards.Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint), Financial Edge, and Salesforce.Meticulous attention to detail, excellent proofreading skills; ability to produce documents of high quality while meeting deadlines.Excellent problem-solving capability; exceptional critical thinking, analytical and research skills.Able to work independently with minimal supervision and maximum collaboration in a team environment.Strong interpersonal skills, creative, flexible, organized, and self-motivated, with good planning and follow-through.Demonstrated ability to set priorities, manage multiple assignments and deadlines while remaining focused is essential; display excellent judgment while operating in a flexible and professional manner; strong organizational skills; and strong follow-up/follow-through ability.Ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.In-office presence required based on current organizational guidance.Benefits & Compensation
For full-time, benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:
a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)dental insurancevision insuranceflexible spending accounts403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contributiongroup term and supplemental life insuranceshort-term disabilitylong-term disabilityhealth club discountscommuter subsidyback-up careemployee assistance programAdditionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.