Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Incorporated
CEDA Mission Statement:
To work in partnership with communities to empower families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.
Community Action Promise:
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live.
We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
CEDA will only accept resumes and applications for open advertised or listed positions within the time frame indicated for each position. Unsolicited resumes and resumes received after the closing date for a position will not be considered or retained. Applicants must clearly and specifically identify the position for which they are applying. We appreciate your interest in CEDA.
It is the policy of the Community and Economic Development Association, Inc. to implement affirmatively, equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, or physical handicap, and positive action shall be taken to ensure the fulfillment of this policy. Also included in this policy are veterans of the United States military.
Job Title: |
Budget/Financial Analyst |
PA#: |
1062 |
Location: |
CEDA Central |
Department: |
Finance & Administration/Budgeting |
Description:
CEDA is the second largest not-for-profit/social services Agency in the Chicagoland area. We provide over 65 programs and services to area residents that must be successfully managed. We are looking for a qualified individual who can maintain responsibility for preparing Agency’s annual budgets; assist with the consolidation of fiscal and program year budgets for analysis; and assist with analyzing monthly Accounting records to identify trends and mitigate any potential surplus or shortage of funds.
Duties:
Duties include, but are not limited to: consolidating various Agency program budgets, as well as Central Office departmental budgets, to create an Agency-wide fiscal year budget; assisting in the preparation of fiscal/ program year budget reports with supporting schedules for program directors and executive management; utilizing accounting records and coordinating with Accounting Department to maintain accurate financial information; preparing budget analyses and reporting documents on a monthly basis; reconciling budget commitments and obligations against approved budgets; ensuring cash-flow projections are adhered to and maintained; maintaining financial forecasting for various programs; and providing ongoing support for various programs/departments in the form of financial analyses and planning throughout the fiscal and program year.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, Accounting. Minimum five years’ experience working in a fast-paced not-for-profit environment preferred. Minimum three years of budget/financial analysis experience. Strong computer/Internet research skills required; proficiency with Financial Edge, Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Excellent written/verbal communication with strong decision-making ability is required.
Ideal candidate must possess a significant degree of initiative, judgment, creativity, composure and integrity in the performance of the responsibilities of the position. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is essential. Must also be detail-oriented and highly organized to balance a demanding workload; able to interact with staff in a fast-paced environment; and work as part of a team and build team consensus when needed. Must be able to work under pressure and remain flexible, proactive, resourceful, efficient and professional. Must also possess a positive attitude.
Closing Date: August 6, 2010
Interested Applicants should forward resumes to:
Human Resources Dept.
HR@cedaorg.net
CEDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer