Strategic Budget Analyst II – Forecasting & Systems

Opt For Healthy Living; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Dominguez Hills is seeking a Budget Analyst II to perform complex budget and financial analysis, manage salary budget administration, and ensure data integrity across CHRS/CFS, Questica, and related systems.

The role involves processing budget transactions, forecasting, reconciliations, and guiding campus departments on budget policies. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree may substitute for required experience; Master’s preferred.
• Experience with automated financial systems and complex spreadsheets is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage university budgets across multiple funding sources.
• Perform financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for decisions.
• Process and reconcile budget transactions including transfers.
• Manage position funding and labor cost distribution across systems.
• Serve as SME for financial and budget systems; troubleshoot and support.
• Provide training and guidance on budget processes and systems.

Skills

Budgeting

Public finance

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

CMS/CFS

Questica

CHRS/CFS

Job description

California State University, Dominguez Hills is seeking a Budget Analyst II to perform complex budget and financial analysis, manage salary budget administration, and ensure data integrity across CHRS/CFS, Questica, and related systems.

The role involves processing budget transactions, forecasting, reconciliations, and guiding campus departments on budget policies. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success.