Finance and Budget Officer

Role Overview: The Finance and Budget Officer at Brave is responsible for managing the organization’s financial strategy, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and supporting the mission of providing housing for homeless veterans through sound financial management. This role involves budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and overseeing compliance with financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Budget Development and Management: Lead the annual budgeting process, forecasting financial needs, and allocating resources to support housing projects and programs for veterans.
  • Financial Oversight: Monitor and control expenditures to ensure they align with budget constraints and organizational goals. Provide oversight on financial transactions related to housing development, maintenance, and services.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare regular financial reports for the leadership team and board, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and budget variance analyses.
  • Grant Management: Manage the financial aspects of grants, including tracking grant expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant terms, and preparing financial reports for funders.
  • Compliance: Ensure all financial practices comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including those specific to non-profits working with government housing programs.
  • Fundraising Support: Work closely with fundraising efforts by providing financial advice, budgeting for campaigns, and managing funds raised.
  • Risk Management: Identify financial risks associated with housing projects and develop strategies to mitigate them, including insurance considerations.
  • Audit Coordination: Prepare for and assist with annual audits or any required financial reviews, ensuring all financial records are accurate and audit-ready.
  • Financial Systems: Oversee the implementation and use of financial software for accounting, budgeting, and reporting purposes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Staff Training: Educate staff on financial procedures, budget management, and the importance of cost-effective operations in supporting veterans.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; CPA or similar certification is advantageous.
  • Experience in financial management, preferably within non-profit organizations or those dealing with housing and community development.
  • Strong understanding of budgetary principles, grant management, and regulatory compliance.
Skills:
  • Proficient in financial software tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel).
  • Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.
  • High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive financial information.
  • Strong communication skills to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff and stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
This position plays a crucial role in ensuring that Brave’s financial resources are used effectively to maximize the impact on housing homeless veterans, providing stability and transparency in financial operations.

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