Budget Management Associate
The Budget Management Associate supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of budgets and financial plans, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with the Fiscal Plan. This role involves financial data analysis, budget preparation, reporting, and maintaining financial models to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities, requiring strong analytical and communication skills in both English and Spanish.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
The Confidential Client is seeking a Budget Management Associate to support budget development, monitoring, and analysis for fiscal planning. This is an entry-level to early-career role that works with internal teams and external stakeholders (including government agencies and advisors) to help ensure accurate, policy-compliant budgeting and reporting.
- Gather, organize, and analyze financial data to support budget planning and certification
- Assist with preparation and consolidation of departmental budgets and forecasts
- Prepare financial reports and summaries to monitor performance, trends, and variances
- Maintain budgeting templates, financial models, and supporting documentation
- Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, risks, and cost‑saving opportunities
- Evaluate budget reprogramming requests for consistency with fiscal plans and policies
- Coordinate budget timelines, track milestones, and communicate updates to stakeholders
- Support development and review of the Fiscal Plan and related deliverables
- Provide analytical and administrative support for budget-related meetings and projects
- Collaborate with internal teams, government agencies, advisors, attorneys, and other stakeholders
Who You Are (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 0–2 years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, accounting, or related work (relevant internships or project experience qualify)
- Strong Excel skills — financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas, and data analysis
- Knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and financial statement analysis
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends/variances, and recommend next steps
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information appropriately
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Project management experience
- Prior experience working in government or the public sector
- Familiarity with budget certification processes and fiscal policy review
Location & Compensation
- Location: Puerto Rico
- Employment type: Full-time
- Estimated pay (from source): $68,620 per year — this is an estimated figure provided by the source and is shown for pay-transparency purposes.
Why Apply via Careertakes
Careertakes is acting as a third‑party recruiter for this Confidential Client. Applying through Careertakes may also provide access to additional matched opportunities on our platform. The role offers hands-on budgeting experience, exposure to public-sector fiscal planning, and mentorship for early-career finance professionals.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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