Associate Program Manager

Resource Innovations

. Develop and maintain budget tracking tools, financial reports, and reporting templates for monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc program updates .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, budget tracking, and data analysis while ensuring compliance with internal controls and reporting requirements. Proficient in developing and maintaining financial reports and process documentation to enhance operational efficiency and support decision-making.

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Budget ManagementFinancial ReportingData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Budget TrackingFinancial ReportingData AnalyticsAccountingInvoicingReconciliationPayment ProcessingSpreadsheet DevelopmentWorkflow DocumentationCompliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedHighly OrganizedResults-DrivenEffective CommunicationCollaborative

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCRM SystemsReporting SoftwareVisualization Software

Industry Keywords

Energy Efficiency ProgramsSustainabilityFinancial Performance TrackingOperational ActivitiesAudit-Ready Files

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain budget tracking tools, financial reports, and reporting templates for monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc program updates
Manage program budgets, invoicing, billing, subcontractor payments, and funding allocations while monitoring expenditures against approved budgets
Perform bank, accounts payable, and incentive payment reconciliations; investigate variances, unreconciled transactions, and payment exceptions; and drive issues through resolution
Support end-to-end incentive processing and fulfillment, including batch preparation, payment review, validation, processing, fulfillment, and related accounting support
Review incentive payment data and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and timely payment fulfillment
Coordinate with Accounting, Incentive Processing, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve transactional, payment, reconciliation, and operational issues
Maintain accurate financial records, supporting documentation, and audit-ready files while ensuring compliance with internal controls and reporting requirements
Develop, maintain, and validate internal and external reports for data accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery
Create, maintain, and collaborate on process documentation, standard operating procedures, and workflow guidance
Monitor processing, reconciliation, and operational activities to meet service-level expectations, deadlines, and business requirements
Identify and implement process improvements, efficiency initiatives, and control enhancements
Provide cross-functional operational and accounting support to maintain business continuity and manage changing priorities and workload demands
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

New Jersey residence or willingness to relocate to New Jersey
5+ years’ experience in project management, finance management, data analytics, accounting, or other business operations functions
Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
Process-oriented with a focus on streamlining workflows and improving efficiency
Results-driven and able to collaborate across all levels of an organization to deliver on commitments and meet objectives
Independent worker capable of taking ownership of assigned tasks, proposing solutions, and suggesting improvements to existing processes related to reporting, tracking, and analysis
Able to meet deadlines while adapting to shifting priorities and evolving business needs
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including strong Microsoft Excel skills, pivot tables, formulas, charts, and tables
Experience with proprietary CRM systems and reporting and visualization software
Experience developing spreadsheets and systems for tracking and/or analyzing financial performance or other operational activities
Ability to quickly study, learn, and improve software skills and knowledge
Good written and verbal communication skills
Interest in sustainability and passion for making a meaningful environmental impact
Degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field
Preferred: Master’s in business, accounting, finance, or related field
Preferred: Experience with commercial and/or residential electric or natural gas utility energy efficiency programs
Successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check
Pre-employment drug screen may be required if applicable to the position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
Three weeks of paid vacation annually
Paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Commuter benefits
Additional supplemental offerings
Comprehensive background check and reference check as a condition of employment
Pre-employment drug screen may be required if applicable to the position