Associate, Budgets & Expense Management, US Councils

New York, NY
10/05/2023
New York, NY
60,000.00 
50,000.00 
Full Time

About The Conference Board

Founded in 1916, The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what’s ahead. Our agenda is simple: to help leaders navigate the biggest issues facing business and better serve society. We believe in innovative approaches that make you think- and act- differently. And everything we do reflects the input of our members and their real-world challenges. 

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What it’s like to work here:

While it’s serious work to operate a global business think tank, it’s also fulfilling — and fun! Our people enjoy what they do and know their ideas matter. 

We encourage everyone to take personal ownership for outcomes: we collaborate, share a purpose and commit to each other and to our Members. It’s all about doing our very best - which means we succeed as our Members succeed - together we improve society.

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Position Summary: 

This role within the U.S. Executive Programs team helps to ensure a solid financial function for the US Councils business. 

Reporting to the Sr Director of Executive Programs Sourcing & Contracting and working closely with Finance, this person serves as a liaison between the US Councils team and Finance supporting Council meeting expense forecasting, management, and processing. In addition, s/he will work with Finance to ensure Member renewal invoices are accurate and aligned with Member expectations, and that payments are collected in a timely manner. 

 This individual reflects The Conference Board values in their daily behavior helping to build an atmosphere of curiosity, excellence and engagement that matches the quality experience that our Members expect and deserve. 

Responsibilities: 

 Key responsibilities include but are not limited to support for the following items:  

  • Working with Finance and the Council Engagement team, populate expense templates and submit to finance to ensure accurate and timely forecasting.

  • Working with Finance and the Council Engagement team, track and follow up on outstanding and delinquent payment to ensure timely collection, communicating feedback or issues to the appropriate team member.  

  • Coordinating and maintaining various tracking systems (e.g., CRM, Member survey, online  

  • Creating and sharing summary data reports related to forecasting, spend, AR and other items. 

  • Supporting other, related duties as needed.  

Qualifications: 

  • 2+ years of professional experience, ideally in a client facing role. 

  • 1+ year of accounting experience 

  • Coursework in accounting and/or finance or commensurate experience 

  • Proficiency with the MS Office suite of products (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

  • CRM experience preferred. 

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented 

  • Strong time management skills, able to prioritize and balance competing demands. 

  • Keen eye toward operational efficiency 

  • University Degree  preferred 

 

What We Offer

The Conference Board is proud to embrace best practices in employee wellbeing. We offer a competitive total compensation package. As part of our benefits package, we offer flexibility with remote working capabilities, employer-sponsored learning and development, advancement opportunities, on-site health initiatives, a communal and collaborative working environment, and a strong sense of comradery with sports teams, clubs, volunteer opportunities, and employee events.

The Conference Board does not discriminate. We are an equal opportunity employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.