Budget Analyst II: Budgeting, Forecasting & Systems

The California State University; California (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Dominguez Hills invites applications for Budget Analyst II to support the University’s operating budget and salary administration. Under the direction of the Budget Director, the role handles complex budgeting, forecasting, and data integrity across enterprise systems.

The incumbent advises campus departments on policies, performs transactions, and ensures accurate financial reporting, with emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and reliable financial planning for

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field with two years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree may substitute for experience, or additional education may replace required experience.
• Experience with governmental budgeting and accounting concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage university budgets across multiple funding sources, monitoring expenditures and fund balances
• Perform financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support institutional decision-making
• Process and reconcile budget transactions, including transfers, allocations, and year-end activities
• Manage position funding and labor cost distribution processes, ensuring data accuracy across systems
• Serve as a subject matter expert for financial and budget systems (CHRS/CFS, Questica), including troubleshooting
• Provide consultation and guidance to campus departments on budget processes, policies, and financial systems

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial forecasting

Budget administration

Data reconciliation

Labor cost distribution

ERP/financial systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Two years of relevant experience

Tools

CHRS/CFS

Questica

CMS/CFS

Excel

Job description

California State University, Dominguez Hills invites applications for Budget Analyst II to support the University’s operating budget and salary administration. Under the direction of the Budget Director, the role handles complex budgeting, forecasting, and data integrity across enterprise systems.

The incumbent advises campus departments on policies, performs transactions, and ensures accurate financial reporting, with emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and reliable financial planning for