[Hiring] Lead Manager, Project & IT Budget Analyst @Make-A-Wish America

Role Description

The Project & IT Budget Analyst is responsible for assisting in the planning, initiating, and leading of assigned projects around key strategic initiatives for Make-A-Wish® America as well as the oversight and coordination of the IT fiscal year budget maintenance, planning & forecasting.

Project Coordination

• Assist project managers with the coordination of resources, equipment, meetings, and information.
• Independently manage lower-level projects and provide program support aligned to long-term strategic priorities.
• Work closely with other project managers to keep projects organized and running smoothly.

IT Budget

• Analyze & oversee the IT department’s forecasting, actuals, accruals, amortization, expense planning, and contract management.
• Support oversight of IT budget initiatives/goals, reconciliation, accuracy, and maintenance across all areas of IT.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Project Management: Ability to maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, hours, budgets & expenses.
• Financial Insight: Ability to understand budgets, forecast vs actuals, and accrual accounting methodology.
• Collaboration: Understanding of organizational dynamics and ability to navigate them.
• Process Improvement: Ability to increase efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
• Business Transformation: Utilize project skills to support strategic goals that drive business transformation.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Documentation: Ability to maintain accurate records and organize files.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, Data Analysis, or equivalent work experience is required.
• 5+ years professional experience with 2+ years in project coordination, support, budget management or similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze data, develop insights, make recommendations, and support execution of process and business solutions.
• Experience supporting financial processes such as budgeting, forecasting, contract or invoice coordination preferred.
• Strong computer skills required, specifically in Microsoft Office applications and Smartsheet.
• Prior experience working in a non-profit organization desired.

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a remote environment.
• Some travel required.
• May require work outside a traditional Monday – Friday work week, and outside normal business hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness.
• Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options.
• Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America.
• Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance.
• Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service.
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• The organization will send a laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires.
• Competitive PTO starting at 15 days, with enhanced time off for senior roles.
• 10 Sick Days.
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• 2 Volunteer Days after one year of service.
• 2 Personal Days accrued annually.
• Parental Leave.
• Employee Awards and Recognition Programs.
• Individual and Leadership Development.
• Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets.