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Cleveland State University · 1 day ago

Senior Budget Analyst

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Cleveland State University is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to manage and reconcile financial activities. The role involves supporting the development and administration of the annual budget while ensuring compliance with university policies and strategic goals.

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Responsibilities

Manages, monitors and reconciles University and departmental financial activity

Supports development and administration of the annual budget and reporting, assisting in interpreting Cleveland State University policies, procedures and strategic goals, preparing planning documents and entering data into the planning system

Supports continuous improvement efforts to increase the University’s ability to retrieve timely and accurate financial analyses

Performs other functionally related duties as assigned

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting or related field, or four (4) years equivalent combination of education, training or experience

Four (4) years progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or budget administration

Prior experience working with Peoplesoft, Oracle or similar ERP system

Experience with interpretation and application of current U.S. generally accepted accounting standards

Works collaboratively with others to support improvements, streamline and standardize reports and procedures to gain efficiencies and mitigate waste

Critical thinker with strong analytical, demonstrated problem solving skills, and ability to manage ambiguity

Demonstrated passion, idealism, positive attitude, mission driven and self-directed

Possesses a high level of personal and professional ethics and integrity

Must have excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to prepare and present leadership-ready comprehensive documents in multiple formats (e.g. executive summaries, presentations, workbooks, memos, etc.)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel (advanced knowledge), Access, Outlook and PowerPoint