Budget Analyst

Position Summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Budget Analyst in Boca Raton, FL. The Budget Analyst assists the Associate Director and the Associate VP for Financial Affairs/University Budget Director in providing development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting functions for the university. Assists in the development, implementation, and daily management of the University's $750M annual operating budget. Independently applies expert use of Excel; collects data and obtains extracts from the University’s ERP system, and refreshes all data in the budget software each year.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a team member responsible for approving new budgetary funds and organizations, maintaining the hierarchy of funds/organizations, and establishing/maintaining the budgetary structure and coding of individual budget funds and accounts to facilitate reporting and controls in accordance with standards and University needs.
• Serves as a team member responsible for establishing effective communications systems with relevant departments for ongoing updates.
• Works closely with University financial managers to understand their needs and recommend solutions to emerging issues relative to Position Control and Budgetary Account Control guidelines and departmental needs.
• Develops and provides training to and solicits input from University users. Recommends improvements in the University’s interests and implements approved changes.
• Reviews and approves revenue and expenditure transactions, applies judgment, and makes decisions in budgetary matters on behalf of the Budget Office as delegated by the Budget Director and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Analyzes information and results and prepares high-quality financial, budgetary, and narrative reports and presentations. Provides in-depth variance, sensitivity, and relevant statistical analysis. Develops summary and itemized forecasts, working collaboratively with individuals throughout the University to obtain timely forecasts and updates.
• Develops financial models for planning and decision-making.
• Partners with and serves as a resource to University-wide financial managers in the preparation and management of their respective revenue and expenditure budgets. Responds to questions concerning budgetary policies and procedures.
• Develops good working relationships throughout the University. Recommends and develops procedures to foster compliance with sound budgeting/accounting standards, policies, practices, regulations, and laws.
• Develops and delivers informational materials to strengthen University-wide expertise.
• Prepares high-quality presentations for use by the Budget Director, Associate Vice President for Financial Affairs, or the CFO, including Board-level presentations.
• Serves on and supports shared governance committees, recruitment committees, and ad hoc task forces.
• Actively works with the Team on BOG data file submissions, including Operating Budget, Expenditure Analysis, SCD, and other BOG data requests.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Benefits and Perks

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program. Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.

Salary

$50,000 annually. Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department

University Budget Office

Location

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with additional hours during peak times of the fiscal year.