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Stevenson University Budget Analyst in Stevenson, Maryland
Position Summary:
On-premise position, reporting directly to the Vice President for Administration & Finance/ CFO , the Budget Analyst is responsible for the coordination of budget planning and allocations process, implementation and maintenance of effective accounting and reporting information systems, and management of financial resources of the University. The incumbent has broad financial and administrative responsibilities for managing, analyzing, and monitoring of the University’s total budget. Demonstrated proficiency in designing effective budget and financial forecast models and aligning student data with financial data to support proactive planning in support of the strategic plan is a must. The Budget Analyst’ portfolio of experience should include solid financial acumen and a working knowledge of current financial reporting systems necessary to streamline the reporting functions of the University. This position will interact with constituent groups across campus requiring excellent written & oral communication skills.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field from plus five years of progressively more responsible budget and accounting related practice required. Accounting experience in higher education, along with detailed knowledge of FASB regulations required. Master’s degree and/or CPA plus supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability:
• In-depth knowledge of budget creation, management and analysis
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software.
• Advanced account balancing and reconciling skills.
• Ability to work highly independently and capable of meeting all deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare reports and projections.
• Excellent analytical capabilities; excellent written, verbal, problem solving and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems (Ellucian Colleague & MicroStrategy experience a plus).
• Ability to work under pressure and with short timelines.
• Demonstrated track record as a team player; proven experience with Microsoft office suite products.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to understand and interpret data dependencies within systems.
Essential Functions:
• Monitor MicroStrategy system reports to ensure integrity of data information flow between ERP and reporting modules.
• Primary responsibility for compilation and preparation of annual budget including; tuition revenue, gift revenue, grants revenue, financial aid, personnel costs, operating accounts and capital budgets.
• Provide accurate and timely budget reporting to CFO and budget managers.
• Monitor and provide monthly variance analysis of budget accounts.
• Monitor debt portfolio for adherence to debt covenants.
• Prepare cash and capital expenditure forecasts and provide ad hoc financial analysis at the direction of the VPFA / CFO .
• Ensuring all personnel hires have been approved in the board authorized budget.
• Approval for requisition and purchase order authorizations.
• Bank signatory
• Responsible for all required external financial reporting (IPEDs, various state of MD reports)
• Preparation of annual 990 tax prep file.
• Prepare account reconciliations as assigned.
• Serve as a resource for financial accounting.