Strategic Budget Analyst — Higher Education

Montclair State University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Montclair State University in New Jersey seeks a Budget Analyst reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Budget and Planning. The role supports resource planning, allocation practice, and all aspects of the budgeting process and budget management.

Responsibilities include developing and monitoring the operating budget, preparing submissions for the State of New Jersey, serving as liaison to units, providing analyses for the Board of Trustees, and assisting with long‑range projections and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field is required.
• Minimum three years of budget/finance experience and knowledge of budgeting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to communicate financial concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and monitoring of the University's annual operating budget.
• Prepare budget submissions for the State of New Jersey's OMB.
• Serve as Budget Office liaison to units and assist with budget management.
• Provide budget analyses and forecasts for presentation to the Board of Trustees.

Skills

Budget analysis

Advanced Excel

Finance concepts

Learn new systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

Workday Financials

Financial systems

Job description

Montclair State University in New Jersey seeks a Budget Analyst reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Budget and Planning. The role supports resource planning, allocation practice, and all aspects of the budgeting process and budget management.

Responsibilities include developing and monitoring the operating budget, preparing submissions for the State of New Jersey, serving as liaison to units, providing analyses for the Board of Trustees, and assisting with long‑range projections and