Budget Analyst, Higher Ed & Forecasting

Michigan Technological University; Houghton (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI, invites applications for a 12-month, full-time Budget Associate to support the Associate Vice President for Finance in financial analysis of university operations and projects.

You will perform budget projections, cost analyses, and reporting using ERP and other tools, collaborate across campus, and help establish fiscal controls and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced software competency including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in financial management, accounting, and budgeting.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel AVP for Finance on budget and cost information.
• Perform budget projections and cost feasibility studies.
• Review cost-effective purchasing and capital expenditures.
• Plan short-range financial goals for departments.
• Use ERP and reporting tools to access finance data.
• Coordinate with staff on day-to-day and month-end operations.
• Prepare budget reports and spreadsheets for internal/external use.
• Assist in budget forecasting and fiscal controls.
• Build relationships across campus.
• Participate in university committees as appropriate.
• Supervise clerical staff, grads, and student assistants.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply safety knowledge in everyday work.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Word processing

Education

Higher education degree in finance/accounting/economics/business

Tools

ERP system

Reporting software

Budgeting tools

Job description

Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI, invites applications for a 12-month, full-time Budget Associate to support the Associate Vice President for Finance in financial analysis of university operations and projects.

You will perform budget projections, cost analyses, and reporting using ERP and other tools, collaborate across campus, and help establish fiscal controls and continuous improvement initiatives.