Senior Budget Analyst

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs, Grants & Contracts, Chief Business Officers & Vice Presidents, Student Affairs, Financial Aid
Employment Type: Full Time

Description/Job Summary

The Senior Budget Analyst provides leadership with all phases of budget services, including budget preparation, formulation, presentation, execution, and financial management policy.
Performs technical calculations and analysis to prepare all parts of the annual budget submission including developing revenue and expenditure assumptions, cash-flow projections for all campus activities and self-supporting and/or fee funded activities.
Maintains accurate accounting records and analyzes funds to identify possible trends which may result in surplus or shortfall.
Supports monthly budget v actual variance analysis as well as regularly updates intra-year revenue and expense forecasts.
Prepares reports, forms, and schedules in response to requests for information from legislative analyst, state agencies, and higher education institutions.
Partners with Chief Budget Officer in financial analysis that supports strategic initiatives and in response to inquiries from College leadership.
This position reports to the Chief Budget Officer.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or a related field from an accredited college or university; Minimum of five (5) years of progressive, relevant work experience in budgeting and accounting operations.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, develop financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting, trending, and the ability to produce results analysis.
Strong ability to interpret financial transactions and events for users who must make economic or business decisions.
A strong financial systems background with proven experience with financial reporting systems and computer applications.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
Advanced knowledge in the use of Microsoft products to include Excel, Word, and Outlook. The final candidate(s) are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or a related field from an accredited college or university
Experience in higher education, non-profit or with other Maryland state agencies is helpful.
Experience with Banner or similar ERP system is preferred.
Knowledge of Financial Management Information Systems is a plus

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