Budget Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

The Budget Analyst supports the development, analysis, and administration of the Colleges general fund budget. Working collaboratively with academic and administrative departments, this role ensures budget compliance, provides training and guidance, and supports data-informed financial decision-making.

The Budget Analyst prepares financial reports, monitors expenditures, and assists with budget adjustments aligned to institutional priorities. The role applies accounting principles, interprets regulatory requirements, and ensures compliance with GAAP, governmental and higher education accounting standards, State Fiscal Rules, and CCCS and College policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Budget Maintenance (70%)

• Analyze budgets to identify trends, monitor performance, and support forecasting and long-range planning.
• Review expenditures and assist departments in understanding budget status and available funds.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for stakeholders.
• Support budget adjustments based on programmatic and funding changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and technical guidance on budgeting processes, policies, and systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation of procedures, workflows, and processes.

Budget Preparation (20%)

• Support development of annual, quarterly, and multi-year operating budgets using Banner Finance.
• Compile and format budget documents for required submissions (e.g., State Board, CDHE).
• Consolidate division budget requests and ensure alignment with institutional priorities.
• Prepare budget workbooks and supporting schedules for reporting and submission.

Other Duties (10%)

• Collaborate with Institutional Research and other departments to support data-driven planning.
• Assist in analyzing Student FTE allocations and aligning staffing plans with budget guidelines.
• Support monitoring and reconciliation of salary and benefit budgets across funding sources.
• Participate in institutional assessment and continuous improvement initiatives.