Do you want to use your budget, analysis, and analytical skills to indirectly help conquer cancer and make a difference in the world?

Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality patient care.

Who we are:

ASCO is a stable, forward-thinking, growing membership organization that operates in a results-oriented work environment in which employeesaluation emphasizes performance outcomes over presence or time. This is an Alexandria, VA position that offers an excellent benefits package and opportunities to participate in professional development programs. To learn more about ASCO, please visit .

Who we are looking for:

The Director of Budget and Analysis will work with the Division Director of Planning, Budgeting and Analysis to manage and direct operating and capital budget activities to assure the organizationesources are allocated consistent with strategic priorities. In addition to the annual budget process, the position is responsible for leading the development of multi-year plans, the preparation of year-end forecasts, and provision of financial analysis, including variance tracking for a $160 million organization. Very importantly, the position oversees the budget system including the set up of the budget model, templates, establishing budget guidelines, and user training.

What you will do:

• Understand the financial drivers for each of the organizationctivities and the implications of changes, addition of new programs, and trends
• Lead, supervise, and direct the work of financial analysts; and effectively collaborate with the Director of Finance, supporting program managers, and department directors
• Plan, manage, review, and work with department heads on the annual operating and capital budgets for the professional society and coordinate the budget preparation for the foundation and health informatics entities
• Based on understanding of budget requests identify potential solutions to close the budget gap
• Prepare quarterly forecasts for year-end financial results and funding requirements for operations and capital
• Provide timely reports to department heads in a format supportive of management decisions, as well as ad hoc financial analysis
• Analyze financial variances and prepare Finance Committee and Board materials
• Collaborate with the Business Development team on the preparation of budgets and business plans for new programs

What you will need in order to be successful:

• Business degree with an MBA and/or CPA preferred
• 7 years of experience in a financial managerial role which includes preparing budgets and multi-year plans
• Experience working with a relational database and generating management reports, developing and implementing a systems roadmap
• Familiar with concepts, practices, and procedures for planning, budgeting and forecasting; and demonstrated successful implementation of a planning process in a complex organization
• Experience with a sophisticated budget system (beyond Excel); report and presentation development; and an openness to adapting to new technology
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals
• Good oral, interpersonal, and written (including power point) communication skills
• Ability to work with non-financial managers and translate program plans into budgets
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem solving skills, business judgment, and comfort with ambiguity; ability to persuade and influence others
• Professional staff management experience
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment

ASCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)