Budget Analyst

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan with 6% match

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Job summary

South Dakota State University’s Academic Shared Service Center (ASSC) invites a Budget Analyst to deliver financial analysis, budgeting support, and reporting for academic and research units. You will work with department heads and directors to forecast, monitor, and manage funding sources, ensuring compliance with university policies and federal/state regulations.

You’ll collaborate across central finance and college offices, translate complex data into actionable insights, and provide timely

Qualifications

• Financial analysis, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• University policies, federal, state, and grant funding regulations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel functions and other applicable financial software.
• Data collection, reporting, and presentation methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and variance analysis, ensuring compliance with university policies.
• Prepare financial reports, projections, and trend analyses to support leadership decision-making.
• Monitor accounts receivable, revenues, expenses, and salary lines; process payments, travel requests, and reimbursements.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of financial policies, procedures, and funding strategies to department/unit leaders.
• Develop and maintain data collection systems and provide analytical reports to support operational and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with central finance, business offices, and other ASSC team members to ensure efficient financial operations.
• Participate in department/unit meetings and professional development to stay current on policies and procedures.
• Provide backup support for other ASSC finance team members as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Accounting

Policy knowledge

Excel

Data reporting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with numbers and helping leaders make informed financial decisions? Join the South Dakota State University (SDState), Academic Shared Service Center ( ASSC ) as a Budget Analyst, where you’ll provide financial analysis, accounting, and budgeting support for academic and research units. In this role, you will work closely with Department Heads, Directors, and the ASSC Director to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, helping units forecast, monitor, and manage various funding sources. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across multiple projects, interpret complex financial data, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies, all while supporting the instructional, research, and service goals of the units served.

The Academic Shared Service Center ( ASSC ) provides financial and administrative support to a variety of academic units across campus. Our team works closely with the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Education & Human Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions, and College of Nursing to help ensure smooth and efficient operations. By delivering timely, accurate, and professional services, the ASSC enables these colleges to focus on their instructional, research, and service missions.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and variance analysis, ensuring compliance with university policies.
• Prepare financial reports, projections, and trend analyses to support leadership decision-making.
• Monitor accounts receivable, revenues, expenses, and salary lines; process payments, travel requests, and reimbursements.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of financial policies, procedures, and funding strategies to department/unit leaders.
• Develop and maintain data collection systems and provide analytical reports to support operational and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with central finance, business offices, and other ASSC team members to ensure efficient financial operations.
• Participate in department/unit meetings and professional development to stay current on policies and procedures.
• Provide backup support for other ASSC finance team members as needed.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Financial analysis, budgeting, and accounting principles
• University policies, federal, state, and grant funding regulations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel functions and other applicable financial software
• Data collection, reporting, and presentation methods

Skill & Ability to:

• Interpret, apply, and communicate complex laws, rules, and regulations clearly and accurately
• Research, compile, and analyze data with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Establish and maintain effective, professional, and collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, and external partners
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in person, by phone, and in writing
• Provide excellent customer service and support to units served

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [e-mail] . Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU , Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: [phone].

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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• Reference List

The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take Affinity Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and Affinity Action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

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South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455