Analyst, Budget

Analyst, Budget

Assists in administering the total College-wide operating budget, including variance analyses, revenue and expenditure forecasting, and provides support to those responsible for budget preparation and administration.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and reconciles the fiscal year budget and integrates the final budget into the financial reporting systems
• Analyzes variances, forecasts revenue and expenditures, and develops custom reports to assist those responsible for budget preparation and administration
• Assists in the process of consolidating the annual operating budget
• Prepares required budget reports for internal and external entities
• Provides training and/or training support to Budget Unit Leaders (BUL), budget coordinators and others responsible for budget preparation and administration in such areas as Banner Finance functionality, report generation, budget analysis, budget preparation, financial proposal development, financial policies and procedures, etc.
• Assists and supports periodic site budget meetings to ensure on-going budget reviews and planning while providing a proactive approach to problem resolution and information sharing to promote self-service
• Participates in, and provides project support for feasibility studies, process improvements/re-engineering and achieving executive management strategic objectives, benchmarking, strategic planning development and measurement of key performance indicators
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience/Training

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated full-time progressively responsible accounting and/or budget experience with responsibility for budget preparation, administration and analysis
• Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
• Demonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Ability to research and analyze issues and develop solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail
• Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Ability to effectively respond to requests from multiple levels of the College in various departments
• Demonstrated intermediate project management skills
• Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the community

Competencies

Critical Competencies

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Quality of Work

Very Important Competencies

• Collaboration
• Adaptability

Important Competencies

• Time Utilization
• Continuous Improvement

Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience/Training

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business
• Demonstrated governmental and fund accounting experience

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Target Starting Salary Range: $64,000 to $66,000 The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.