Budget Manager

For more than 25 years, Parker & Lynch has been an established leader in accounting and financial executive recruiting services. In that time, we have built an unrivaled reputation for developing custom solutions to meet our clients’ needs. We undertake searches for companies at three levels—executive, middle management and staff associate. Serving multiple industries, Parker & Lynch provides the knowledge, expertise and responsiveness necessary to build and maintain enduring relationships with our clients and candidates.   This person will develop and monitor annual and long-range operating and capital budgets. Works closely with the finance team, as well as serves as the primary liaison with the field personnel. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: -Develop, maintain and manage operating and capital budget calendars, instructions, and worksheets to meet deadlines. -Manage and assist department directors in the budget development process. Analyze department budgets for completeness and necessity of expense. Manage process of reporting approved budget information to management. Perform ongoing review of budget variances. -Manage requests for reclassification or reorganization of budget values and implement changes. -Assist in the development of multi-year revenue and expense projections, as well as long-range department targets. Maintain analyses of forecast assumptions. -Prepare monthly and annual budget presentations for senior management.Successful candidate will possess: -Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, Master's degree preferred -3-5 years of finance, budget or other related experience, preferably in a healthcare -Ability to deal effectively with all employees and external business contacts while conveying a positive, service oriented attitude -Analytical experience, knowledge of budgetary or accounting principles is required -Ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required -Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally -Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel.Job Requirements Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business or equivalent experience Skills: Advanced computer skills, excel, word, and database administration. Extensive communication and presentation skills. Must be able to conceptualize analytical approaches, manipulate and analyze data and provide decision support to all levels of hospital management. Experience: Required: 3-5 years finance/accounting. Desired: 3-5 years of healthcare finance /accounting **Local Candidates Only** Company: Parker and Lynch Status: Full Time, Employee Location: Nashville, TN Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Education Level: Bachelor's Degree