NCCU Public Administration · 10 hours ago
Finance & Budget Analyst I
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expNorth Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, committed to fostering innovation and progress. The Finance & Budget Analyst I will manage personnel budgets, monitor financial data, and provide analysis to support the university's operations and strategic decisions.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Must have a strong budgeting background
Must monitor position budgets to ensure that university salary and benefit expenses are accurately accounted for
Must ensure that university budget, position budgets, and personnel expense projections are aligned
Must ensure that position management actions are processed in a timely manner to ensure that systems remain aligned
Must provide projections on vacancy accrual savings
Must work closely with human resources and ARMO to ensure that projections remain accurate
This position would support the university’s annual budget process by assisting with the development of the personnel budgets for the university
This position would assist other analysts in developing unit budget plans
This position would monitor state activity to ensure that benefit rates are up to date and correctly implemented
Must be able to interpret data and provide sound financial recommendations based on thoughtful analysis of financial pressures
Must use forecasting and analysis on position management to assist department leadership in strategic planning
Specific reporting requirements include the university’s overtime reporting needs, the quarterly vacancy report, and monitoring HR Data Mart to ensure that university data is accurately captured
Must be prepared to assist business officers, department leaders, and support staff with budget mechanics to ensure seamless financial processes
Must respond to phone calls, emails, and other interactions in a timely and respectful manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, or related discipline with 2-4 yrs experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience
A working knowledge of Banner Finance or an equivalent system
Knowledge of examining budgets and expenditures for compliance with applicable state budget rules, legislative intent, and federal and state laws
Knowledge of budget management
Knowledge of evaluating methodologies used in the preparation of budget or program spending forecasts and provide technical assistance to improve the accuracy of projections
Professional technical knowledge and analytical skills are utilized to assure that agency program goals and outcomes are effectively supported
Ability to coordinate and evaluate of legislatively required reports to ensure that they meet statutory and legislative requirements
Ability to consults, technical assistance, and coordination in the preparation and execution of the continuation, operating, and expansion budgets which may utilize multiple funding sources
Ability to evaluate program, policy, and rule changes to determine their fiscal and program impact and to assure compliance with federal and state requirements
Ability to review and approve contract recommendations to assure that contracts are consistent with state, federal, and agency guidelines
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
To take initiative to see projects and assignments through to completion
To learn, interpret and analyze information to make necessary decisions
To exercise judgment and discretion in problem solving
To plan, prioritize and organize workflow
Excellent analytical and organizational skills along with written and oral communication skills
Great interpersonal skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals in a high pressure environment
Must have a strong budgeting background
Must monitor position budgets to ensure that university salary and benefit expenses are accurately accounted for
Must ensure that university budget, position budgets, and personnel expense projections are aligned
Must ensure that position management actions are processed in a timely manner to ensure that systems remain aligned
Must provide projections on vacancy accrual savings
Must work closely with human resources and ARMO to ensure that projections remain accurate
Must be able to interpret data and provide sound financial recommendations based on thoughtful analysis of financial pressures
Must use forecasting and analysis on position management to assist department leadership in strategic planning
Specific reporting requirements include the university's overtime reporting needs, the quarterly vacancy report, and monitoring HR Data Mart to ensure that university data is accurately captured
Must be prepared to assist business officers, department leaders, and support staff with budget mechanics to ensure seamless financial processes
Must respond to phone calls, emails, and other interactions in a timely and respectful manner
Preferred
Masters degree preferred with 1-2 yrs experience
DD-214 (Veterans Only)
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
Benefits
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State – Health Benefits
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.
Company
NCCU Public Administration
The North Carolina Central University Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program trains leaders in public service by enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities through scholarship and professional development with a global lens.
Founded in 1985Durham, North Carolina, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase