California State University-Sacramento · 2 months ago
Senior Position Budget Analyst
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$7,076/mo - $8,975/mo
5+ years expCalifornia State University-Sacramento is seeking a Senior Position Budget Analyst who will provide expertise and functional leadership in budget management. The role involves high-level analysis of compensation and budgetary matters while collaborating with various campus divisions to ensure alignment with budget plans.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides expertise and functional leadership over personnel and position management budget functions
Supports day-to-day operations for the functional area of position creation, management, maintenance, and processes
Provides high-level analysis work on compensation, scenario planning, benefits estimation, and other personnel related budgetary and financial matters
Works closely with the division liaison staff on division-budget personal planning and other related actions ensuring that plans meet and align with budget plans and procedures
Produces complex fiscal analysis and projections for long range plans and pro forma's
Collaborates with internal staff and with various campus colleges to find solutions to issues
Trains others on various procedures or campus reporting
Acts as back-up to other Budget Analysts as needed
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training as well as five years of progressively responsible accounting/budget experience
Expert knowledge and understanding of budgeting principles and concepts within a public sector organization
Expert knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable standards and guidelines, as well as providing recommendations on organizational policy as appropriate
Expert analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize, and manage the successful completion of large, complex, and strategic projects
Expert communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders, budget, and financial management, and represent the university to external entities
Advanced skill in effectively leading, mentoring, training, or overseeing the work of others
Significant knowledge of California State Government/ University office standards, pronouncements, principles and policies as they relate to budgeting and accounting
Experience with automated financial systems, complex spreadsheets, databases, query tools and graphical display of information
Excels in working independently as a self-motivated, highly productive, problem solver that is results oriented
Must be able to change priorities when needed and meet overlapping deadlines
Must have strong oral and communication skills
Must be able to understand financial and human resources software systems such as PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office products, automated financial systems, complex spreadsheets, databases, query tools, emails, calendar, laser printer, copier, fax machine and calculator
Ability to complete the background check process
Preferred
Experience in higher education environment, a California public agency, or the California State University institution
Experience using CMS/CFS (Common Management System – Financials, HR), CHRS, Questica Budgeting Software, or other similar software enterprise systems
Experience in position-based budgeting and position management
Experience in financial forecasting and data analytics
Company
California State University-Sacramento
California State University-Sacramento provides affordable education in the political, cultural, and economic heart of California.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Abu-Zar Tanveer
Co-Founder of MedPrep Mastery Club @ Sacramento State
Antoine Burks
Interim Community Partnership Coordinator
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