Senior Budget Analyst

Senior Budget Analyst

Job No: 526844
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Finance/Accounting, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)




Position Summary

The Senior Budget Analyst analyzes, reviews, and makes independent recommendations upon the budgetary and related fiscal affairs of the University; makes surveys and investigations of more complex problems and consults with and advises responsible campus officials on budget requests and performs continuous budgetary control of appropriations and revenues; drafts text materials to summarize, analyze and justify budget programs; gathers data and makes studies on various problems arising in connection with financial administration; provides information and instructions to University staff concerning specific phases of budgets and financial procedures; and prepares related reports

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Budget & Finance Office is responsible for the preparation and administration of the University Operating Fund, Revenue-based and Cost Recovery activities, Lottery Fund, Trust, and Special Funds budgets. Responsibilities include planning and resource analysis to improve the allocation and use of resources and development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure fiscal control and responsibility. The unit is the primary source for budgetary information and provides professional assistance and advice to the administration and faculty relating to budgetary and other fiscal matters. The Budget & Finance Office is responsible for processing the monthly University payroll data through the Labor Cost Distribution module and for the monitoring, analysis, and reconciliation of the payroll to the appropriate accounts in the General Ledger and supporting the capital project funding process. The department of Budget & Finance consists of one director, one manager, one management analyst and two budget analysts.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Three years of progressively responsible analytical experience including two years performing work involving the preparation, justification, and analysis, or the control and administration of a budget or budgetary program.

Key Qualifications

• Skill using Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to use query tools such as BRIO to extract data for use in a wide variety of analytical tasks.
• Experience with Oracle financials and PeopleSoft Human Capital Management systems preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the CSU Budget structure, FIRMS budget structure and the University organizational structure is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental budgeting.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance and governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn the financial structure and financial procedures of the California State University System is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $6,249 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,934 - $9,522 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU's Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on June 6, 2023. To receive full consideration, apply by June 5, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

CSU Vaccine Policy: The California State University has established a policy requiring faculty, staff, and students accessing campus facilities to be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. To access the SDSU campus, you must be fully up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations, including a booster if you are eligible for one, or request a medical, religious, or off campus exemption, as applicable.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Michelle Puentes at mpuentes2@sdsu.edu.


Advertised: May 23, 2023 (2:55 PM)
Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/526844/senior-budget-analyst



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