Strategic Budget Analyst – Higher Education Finance

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan with 6% match

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Job summary

South Dakota State University’s Academic Shared Service Center (ASSC) invites a Budget Analyst to deliver financial analysis, budgeting support, and reporting for academic and research units. You will work with department heads and directors to forecast, monitor, and manage funding sources, ensuring compliance with university policies and federal/state regulations.

You’ll collaborate across central finance and college offices, translate complex data into actionable insights, and provide timely

Qualifications

• Financial analysis, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• University policies, federal, state, and grant funding regulations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel functions and other applicable financial software.
• Data collection, reporting, and presentation methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and variance analysis, ensuring compliance with university policies.
• Prepare financial reports, projections, and trend analyses to support leadership decision-making.
• Monitor accounts receivable, revenues, expenses, and salary lines; process payments, travel requests, and reimbursements.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of financial policies, procedures, and funding strategies to department/unit leaders.
• Develop and maintain data collection systems and provide analytical reports to support operational and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with central finance, business offices, and other ASSC team members to ensure efficient financial operations.
• Participate in department/unit meetings and professional development to stay current on policies and procedures.
• Provide backup support for other ASSC finance team members as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Accounting

Policy knowledge

Excel

Data reporting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

South Dakota State University’s Academic Shared Service Center (ASSC) invites a Budget Analyst to deliver financial analysis, budgeting support, and reporting for academic and research units. You will work with department heads and directors to forecast, monitor, and manage funding sources, ensuring compliance with university policies and federal/state regulations.

You’ll collaborate across central finance and college offices, translate complex data into actionable insights, and provide timely