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Analyst, Budget

Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH, United States


Department:

Planning, Budget & Strategic Support

Location:

District Administration

Reports To:

Director, Budget

Recruitment Type:

External/Internal

Requisition ID:

req6920

Employment Type:

Full-Time Support Staff

Union Position:

Non-Union

Work Schedule:

Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pm

Number of Openings:

1

Job Description
SUMMARY
Assists in administering the total College-wide operating budget, including variance analyses, revenue and expenditure forecasting, and provides support to those responsible for budget preparation and administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares and reconciles the fiscal year budget and integrates the final budget into the financial reporting systems

Analyzes variances, forecasts revenue and expenditures, and develops custom reports to assist those responsible for budget preparation and administration

Assists in the process of consolidating the annual operating budget

Prepares required budget reports for internal and external entities

Provides training and/or training support to Budget Unit Leaders (BUL), budget coordinators and others responsible for budget preparation and administration in such areas as Banner Finance functionality, report generation, budget analysis, budget preparation, financial proposal development, financial policies and procedures, etc.

Assists and supports periodic site budget meetings to ensure on‑going budget reviews and planning while providing a proactive approach to problem resolution and information sharing to promote self‑service

Participates in, and provides project support for feasibility studies, process improvements/re‑engineering and achieving executive management strategic objectives, benchmarking, strategic planning development and measurement of key performance indicators

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (significant related experience may substitute for education)

Minimum of three years of demonstrated full-time progressively responsible accounting and/or budget experience with responsibility for budget preparation, administration and analysis

Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team

Demonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem‑solving methods in a variety of situations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Possess working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus

Possess strong organizational and time management skills

Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively

Ability to research and analyze issues and develop solutions

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline‑driven environment

Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail

Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships

Ability to effectively respond to requests from multiple levels of the College in various departments

Demonstrated intermediate project management skills

Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

Demonstrated advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle matters requiring privacy and sensitivity

Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality

Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the community

COMPETENCIES

Service Focus

Communication

Quality of Work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business

Demonstrated governmental and fund accounting experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment; the work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.

Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;

Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

Target Starting Salary Range
$64,000 to $66,000

Special Note
If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

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