The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Inc. (“JALC”) is to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy. From college students to young stars, from working professionals to celebrated masters, we present quality jazz for an ever-increasing audience in an unprecedented range of activities and a variety of venues. We are dedicated to lifting audiences and bringing people together with substance and with integrity. JALC has created a dynamic platform where our key constituents – jazz artists (beginner to grizzled veteran), fans (casual listeners to advanced scholars), educators (local band leaders to leading artist-educators) and advocates (local community advocates to important national promoters) – can meet, engage, learn, and work towards common objectives.

Position Description

The Senior Budget Analyst plays an important role in supporting the financial planning and reporting functions of the Finance department. Reporting to the Director of Budget, Reporting & Risk Management, the Analyst assists in budget preparation, variance analysis, and the creation of detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. This position serves as a critical link between Finance and other departments, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and timely insights.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with department managers on the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly financial estimates.
Partner with the Development team to generate financial reports for donor, foundation, and government reporting.
Maintain and update budget and forecast ledgers; track organizational operating statistics.
Prepare and distribute monthly Board reports, weekly leadership reports, and program-specific updates.
Assist in preparing variance analyses comparing actual results against budget and projections.
Contribute to the development of the organization-wide financial dashboards and performance metrics.
Prepare board materials and reports for Board and Committee meetings in collaboration with the Director.
Assist in the development of new and ad hoc financial reports to meet evolving organizational needs.
Support cross-functional initiatives to improve financial transparency and accountability.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; 3–5 years of experience in a financial analyst role.
Advanced Excel skills, including dashboard creation, modeling, and automation.
Experience with Oracle NetSuite and SmartView reporting; experience with Tessitura and Power BI is a plus.
Working knowledge of financial databases, data modeling, and intermediate SQL.
Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.
Ability to handle sensitive financial data with discretion.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Alignment with and enthusiasm for the mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Work Hours

JALC does not offer a hybrid work schedule. All staff work together as a team, Monday through Friday at our offices (either Jazz at Lincoln Center’s administrative offices at 3 Columbus Circle or at Frederick P. Rose Hall, The House of Swing).

Jazz at Lincoln Center is an equal opportunity employer that affords equal opportunities to all applicants, employees, contractors, and other covered persons, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Jazz at Lincoln Center is committed to creating an inclusive, open, and respectful culture that reflects and embraces diversity.

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