"Budget Analyst I, II or III (1 position)"

Job Details

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

JOB TITLE

Budget Analyst I, II or III (1 position)

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Position reports to the Director of Budgets and is responsible for complex budget analysis and reporting functions for the University. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting research and cost-benefits analysis; identifying efficiencies; creating weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual budget reports for internal and external distribution. In addition, this position will also assist with budgeting and forecasting for the University. This includes, but is not limited to assisting in the planning, development and monitoring of the university’s operating and capital budgets while providing limited consultative budget services to departments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses advanced report writing techniques to provide timely financial reporting including budget forecasting and analysis as well as compliant interim and annual financial statements.
• Assist with planning, developing, maintaining the annual operating, and capital budgets.
• Researches and analyzes fluctuations between current financial results compared to prior year(s), prior month(s) and budgeted amounts at the university and department levels.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining university performance metrics.
• Responsible for maintaining historical data.
• Responsible for tracking position budgeting.
• Identifies opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings.
• Assist departments with issues related to fund availability and budget compliance.
• Builds weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual delivered reports for internal and external use.
• Assist in the timely completion of all annual external reporting requirements.
• Promotes policies and best practices for meeting university budget compliance objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Current knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to develop various types of budget documents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Ability to identify key policy issues and make recommendations to senior management officials.
• Ability to be proactive in analyzing problems and causes and developing solutions.
• Ability to establish effective and cooperative internal and external working relationships.
• Ability to analyze and resolve technical budget problems.
• Ability to prepare and analyze budget and statistical data.
• Ability to prioritize work efficiently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimums Qualifications for a Budget Analyst I:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and
• Two years of appropriate experience
• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered. (6 years)

Minimum Qualifications for a Budget Analyst II:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and
• Four years of appropriate experience
• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered. (8 years)

Minimum Qualifications for a Budget Analyst III:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and
• Six years of appropriate experience
• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered. (10 years)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of professional budget and analytical experience Comprehensive budget reporting skills preferably within the State University System of Florida (“SUS”) or other institution of higher education, to include hands on working knowledge of reporting writing.
• Workday and/or Adaptive experience is preferred but not required.
• Current knowledge of computerized accounting systems, Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GASB) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW.

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to Federal and State Privacy Regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Occasional evenings/weekends as necessary.

TARGET HIRING SALARY:

Budget Analyst I - $50,200 – $54,000

Budget Analyst II - $59,500 – $64,000

Budget Analyst III - $72,300 – $80,000

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position is open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS: In addition to completing the online application, all Applicants are required to upload the following as an attachment to the application (preferably in PDF format):

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References and their contact information

NOTE: If any of these three items are not included, you will not be considered for the position. References will not be contacted unless you are selected as a finalist for the position.