Senior Budget Analyst

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Georgetown University seeks a Senior Budget Analyst for the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington, DC. You will oversee financial management across operating funds, endowments, and sponsored research, ensuring accurate budgets, reconciliations, and compliance with OMB rules.

You will prepare annual budgets, monitor expenditures, perform variance analyses, and coordinate with SPFO and JORA on award tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance or an Accounting field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with a diverse population.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload; handle difficult situations with tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Knowledge of federal regulations (OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, A-133) and extramural funding.
• Strong finance, accounting, and analytical background.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with progressive responsibilities in administrative/financial management and knowledge of Federal OMB Circulars.

Responsibilities

• Budgets and Grant Analysis and Reconciliation.
• Cost Center Analysis and Reconciliation.
• Coordinate award tasks with SPFO and JORA.
• Work Interactions: liaise with Federal, State and corporate funding sources.
• Prepare annual budget, modifications, and monthly variance reporting.
• Manage accruals, journals/cost transfers, and invoices.
• Assist faculty in analysis, management, and reconciliation of work tags and subcontracts.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Discretion

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance or Accounting

Tools

GMS

Excel

BOX

Word

Job description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.RequirementsJob OverviewSenior Budget Analyst is responsible for the oversight of all financial management functions within the LCCC Cancer Prevention and Control Program (CC4143) and Experimental Therapeutics (CC4137) at Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University including but not limited to managing funds described as: Operating (1701), Operating Reserves (1702), Unrestricted Gifts (1703), Endowment and Gifts (1801, 2802, 2803), Sponsored Research (1802). Knowledge and applicability of OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, and A-133 as appropriate to the extramural award process is a critical part of the daily management and analysis functions. Assists faculty in analysis, management, and reconciliation of all work tags and subcontracts. Serves as the administrative liaison with Federal, State and Corporate sources of funding. The incumbent is responsible for annual budget preparation, modifications, and monthly variance reporting. This position has signature authority in the absence of the Director of Finance. The senior budget analyst manages accrual and journals/cost transfers, coordinates effort reporting and purchasing, and prepares and tracks invoices. Working with SPFO and JORA for FFRs, close-outs and spend analysis is a part of the position.Additional duties include, but are not limited to:Budgets and Grant Analysis and ReconciliationCost Center Analysis and ReconciliationWorking with SPFO and JORA on award tasksWork InteractionsSenior Budget Analyst reports directly to the Director of Finance, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Interacts with Associate Directors, Program Leaders, Chairs, faculty, staff and financial affairs (Office of Sponsored Research, JORA, Sponsored Accounting, Payroll, Budget, Purchasing and Contracts and AP.Requirements and QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance or an Accounting field.Must have excellent written and oral communication skillsMust be able to work well under pressure with a diverse populationMust be able to multi-task and prioritize workload; handle difficult situation (eg: reduction in funding) with tact, diplomacy and discretionKnowledge of federal regulationsAbility to interact well with community and University officials, faculty, staff, and studentsAbility to express information clearly and concisely both orally and in writingMust be able to assimilate data, communicate effectively, exercise sounds judgment and discretion, understand comprehensive financial systems, including but not limited to GMS, Excel, BOX, and WordMust have a working knowledge of financial management tools and a working knowledge of grants managementStrong finance, accounting, and analytical backgroundMinimum 3 years’ experience to include demonstration of progressive work experience. Demonstrated skill in administrative and financial management, in particular- working knowledge of Federal OMB Circulars A-21, A-110 and A-133 as well as extramural funding.Preferred: Certified Research AdministratorWork Mode DesignationThis position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.Pay Range:The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:$47,586.00 - $87,558.13Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.Current Georgetown Employees:If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.Submission Guidelines:Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.Need Assistance:If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at [phone] or [e-mail] some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.EEO Statement:GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Benefits:Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. 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