Senior Budget Analyst

Inside Higher Ed; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Kennesaw, Georgia is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst. This role involves leading the budget development process, analyzing financial data, and coordinating training for budget managers. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, five years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This position offers opportunities to contribute to financial planning and management in an academic environment while promoting accountability and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution.
• Five years of related work experience required.
• An advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual budget and revenue projections.
• Analyze budgetary data and discrepancies.
• Compile financial analysis projects as needed.
• Oversee budget office staff and coordinate duties.
• Prepare business plans and fee submission for BOR.
• Conduct training for business and budget managers.
• Prepares, coordinates and reviews KSU's five-year business plans and mandatory fee submission for the Board of Regents (BOR).
• Prepares elective fee submission for BOR including detailed analysis of miscellaneous fee revenue and expenditures as assigned.
• Analyzes fees to ensure compliance with BOR policy and recommends increases and/or decreases to fee amounts as appropriate.
• Analyzes and updates budgets for revenue-generating units.
• Coordinates and conducts training opportunities for business and budget managers.
• Researches and resolves inquiries related to budgets and processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication (verbal and written)

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Microsoft Office

SAS

PeopleSoft Financials

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or related field

Advanced degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

SAS

PeopleSoft Financials

Job description

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Job Title

Senior Budget Analyst

Location

Kennesaw, Georgia

Job Summary

Leads the budget development process including budget preparation, revenue projections, elective fees, five-year business plans and budget workbooks. Manages training needs related to budget preparation and processes. Coordinates training opportunities for department, business and budget managers.

Responsibilities

• Develops annual budget, budget workbooks, revenue projections and allocations
• Analyzes SAS reports of budgetary data for discrepancies
• Compiles detailed budget and financial analysis projects as required
• Inputs position salary updates and prepares data imports and exports to and from the e-module
• Develops analytical reports to monitor financial performance and budgets
• Oversees and serves as a resource to budget office staff, and coordinates and assigns duties
• Prepares, coordinates and reviews KSU's five-year business plans and mandatory fee submission for the Board of Regents (BOR)
• Prepares elective fee submission for BOR including detailed analysis of miscellaneous fee revenue and expenditures as assigned
• Analyzes fees to ensure compliance with BOR policy and recommends increases and/or decreases to fee amounts as appropriate
• Analyzes and updates budgets for revenue-generating units
• Coordinates and conducts training opportunities for business and budget managers
• Researches and resolves inquiries related to budgets and processes

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting, Finance or related field

Required Experience
Five (5) years related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Business, Finance, Public Administration or related field

Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Able to train non-financial managers as well as seasoned staff
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of budget preparation and development
Knowledge of business and financial management practices
Knowledge of advanced budgeting principles and practices

Skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, SAS, PeopleSoft Financials)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.

Background Check

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf