Strategic Budget Analyst II: Financial Planning & Analysis

California State University-Dominguez Hills; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Dominguez Hills invites applications for Budget Analyst II in Budget Planning Administration within Administration and Finance. The role performs complex budget and financial analysis, manages position funding and salary budgets, ensures data integrity across CHRS/CFS and Questica systems.

Under the University Budget Director, you will process budget transactions, forecast finances, reconcile accounts, and support year-end processes; collaborate with campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Experience substituted year-for-year for education or experience.
• Advanced degree may be substituted for the required experience.

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 fiscal 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 (e.g., CHRS/CFS, Questica), including troubleshooting and system support.
• Provide consultation, training, and guidance to campus departments on budget processes, policies, and financial systems.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CHRS/CFS

Questica

Job description

California State University, Dominguez Hills invites applications for Budget Analyst II in Budget Planning Administration within Administration and Finance. The role performs complex budget and financial analysis, manages position funding and salary budgets, ensures data integrity across CHRS/CFS and Questica systems.

Under the University Budget Director, you will process budget transactions, forecast finances, reconcile accounts, and support year-end processes; collaborate with campus