Budget Analyst (Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III) #26113

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers, monitors, and analyzes the College's operating and capital budgets.
• Coordinates budget development activities and analyzes financial data and resource allocations.
• Maintains budget records and reporting, and provides technical support for budget planning, forecasting, and financial decision-making.
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the College's annual operating budget.
• Reviews and verifies budget adjustments, monitors expenditures and budget integrity, and analyzes financial data to support revenue and expense projections.
• Provides technical assistance to budget stakeholders regarding budget processes, policies, and procedures; researches budget-related issues; prepares financial reports and budget narratives.
• Prepares budget journal entries within the College's financial system and supports compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, regulatory guidance, GASB standards, and institutional policies.
• Prepares financial reports, analyses, and projections to support institutional planning and decision-making.
• Collects, analyzes, and ensures the accuracy of financial data for internal and external reporting requirements, including funding requests, financial surveys, accreditation reports, regulatory filings, and ad hoc information requests.
• Evaluates financial trends, investment income performance, funding requirements, and cost allocations and projections; performs financial analyses related to existing and proposed programs and services; and communicates findings to management and other stakeholders.
• Prepares capital project reports, analyses, and projections to support the College's capital improvement program.
• Assists in the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of capital budgets and funding plans.
• Collects, analyzes, and maintains financial information related to capital projects and prepares reports and documentation required for institutional, state, and external reporting requirements.
• Strengthens data governance, documentation, and internal controls related to budget development, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates existing policies, procedures, systems, operations, and reporting processes to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, effectiveness, accuracy, and productivity.
• Participates in cross-training and provides support for budget administration, financial reporting, institutional analysis, and related strategic finance functions to ensure continuity of operations.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Represents the department at meetings and functions as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Directly related experience, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or commercial lending.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with budget development, budget administration, financial forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting practices, financial management, and financial statement analysis.
• Experience performing financial analysis, revenue and expense forecasting, cost allocation analysis, or investment performance analysis.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting, state fiscal processes, GASB standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, data analysis, and complex spreadsheet development.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, written communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to diverse audiences and work effectively with stakeholders across the institution.
• Experience with financial management systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, or budget software.