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Position Information
Functional Title
Senior Budget Analyst
Position Type
Administrative/Professional
Appointment Type
Regular
FTE %
100%
Work Schedule (if atypical)
Diversity Statement
The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.
Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Operations, the Senior Budget Analyst is the point person and front-facing employee for the budget office. The Budget Analyst is primarily responsible for entering, monitoring, evaluating the university's operating and capital budgets. The Senior Budget Analyst works closely with colleges, department and units to assess and assist with budgetary training and questions. Prepares statistical and financial analysis, projections and forecasts.
The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.
If you're passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits Summary
Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University's 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
Location
La Verne Main Campus
Number of Vacancies
1
Duties
Specific Duties
Reviews and approves budget transfers, from budget managers. Coordinate budget forms, policies, and procedure development and implementation with offices/departments and making sure it is also updated on the Department website. Assist in the design, development, monitoring, and modification of the University's budget. Utilize Banner INB and Self-Service to prepare and upload annual budget. Complete all Budget Changes for the University, as well as Journal Vouchers as requested by the CFO/AVP of Operations. Approves and maintains Non Federal Work Study (Student Employment) approvals and budgets.
Specific Duties
Maintain budget expenditures controls. Review, analyze, expense requests if it falls into NSF status, monitors revenues and expenditures, gathers supporting documentation for supervisory review and approval. Authorizes NSF, Budget Checking, and Human Resources documentation on behalf of the Budget Department. Develops and maintains organization of Budget Department documents and processes.
Specific Duties
Compile data in response to special information requests from other University administration. Assist in design, creation, and dissemination of detailed reports, analyses, and forecasts for budget, utilizing accounting modules. Relay status and availability of funds to budget managers. Continuation of compiling excel data reports for analysis. Assist with the implementation and post-production support of automated financial and administrative systems.
Specific Duties
Proactively engage departments in the preparation and meeting of budget projections and goals. Communicate and work with department managers on any budget related issues. Advise, hold training sessions, and facilitate use of University budget system for all budget managers. Maintain central budget records. Works with budget managers for grant-based budgets for any programs and colleges receiving grants.
Specific Duties
Responsible for budget checking check requests, purchase requisitions, PO changes, and budget change orders for the University's operating and restricted programs. Budget to actual reports are prepared on as as-needed basis by department, by college, or by institutional summary.
Specific Duties
Conducts all training and presentations for staff as it relates to budget processes.
Serves as the primary resource for budget related inquiries.
Specific Duties
Responsible for providing Banner Budget maintenance, development and making recommendations for system enhancements to improve efficiency, productivity and service. Serves as the liaison between the Office of Technology to develop technical solutions that will create efficiencies and improve services.
As part of the budget development process, uploads all changes to the university operating budget and performs the annual roll over process.
Specific Duties
Manages third party connections with payment processors such as PayPal, Authorize.net, and Square. Partners with third party vendors for implementing up-to-date software and services for the University. Sets up and maintains payment processors for university partners.
Specific Duties
Assist with enrollment, tuition, revenue, and financial aid forecast assumptions and models.
Specific Duties
Performs other special assignments as directed by the Associate Vice President of Operations and the Chief Financial Officer, which may involve budget research and analysis of data.
Salary Range
Minimum:
$75,625
Maximum:
$87,000
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2018-190919SA
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open Date
10/23/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Information
Functional Title
Senior Budget Analyst
Position Type
Administrative/Professional
Appointment Type
Regular
FTE %
100%
Work Schedule (if atypical)
Diversity Statement
The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.
Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Operations, the Senior Budget Analyst is the point person and front-facing employee for the budget office. The Budget Analyst is primarily responsible for entering, monitoring, evaluating the university's operating and capital budgets. The Senior Budget Analyst works closely with colleges, department and units to assess and assist with budgetary training and questions. Prepares statistical and financial analysis, projections and forecasts.
The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.
If you're passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree requirement or minimum Associate's Degree with five or more years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 4 or more years of experience in Budget, Accounting/Finance or a closely related field
- 4 or more years of experience working in higher education
- Knowledge of standard business process including budgeting and forecasting
- Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills. Excellent customer service skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work in a fast paced office environment.
- Ability to interact in a professional manner during stressful situations.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player.
- Ability to analyze, interpret data, and make independent decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of computer systems and software applications. Experience with Banner, Authorize.net, Cashhet and Cognos is desired.
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity and ability to communication and interact effectely with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Knowledge of Higher Education industry and practices including Student Accounts, Accounts Payables, Purchasing, and financial aid is desired
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Benefits Summary
Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University's 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
Location
La Verne Main Campus
Number of Vacancies
1
Duties
Specific Duties
Reviews and approves budget transfers, from budget managers. Coordinate budget forms, policies, and procedure development and implementation with offices/departments and making sure it is also updated on the Department website. Assist in the design, development, monitoring, and modification of the University's budget. Utilize Banner INB and Self-Service to prepare and upload annual budget. Complete all Budget Changes for the University, as well as Journal Vouchers as requested by the CFO/AVP of Operations. Approves and maintains Non Federal Work Study (Student Employment) approvals and budgets.
Specific Duties
Maintain budget expenditures controls. Review, analyze, expense requests if it falls into NSF status, monitors revenues and expenditures, gathers supporting documentation for supervisory review and approval. Authorizes NSF, Budget Checking, and Human Resources documentation on behalf of the Budget Department. Develops and maintains organization of Budget Department documents and processes.
Specific Duties
Compile data in response to special information requests from other University administration. Assist in design, creation, and dissemination of detailed reports, analyses, and forecasts for budget, utilizing accounting modules. Relay status and availability of funds to budget managers. Continuation of compiling excel data reports for analysis. Assist with the implementation and post-production support of automated financial and administrative systems.
Specific Duties
Proactively engage departments in the preparation and meeting of budget projections and goals. Communicate and work with department managers on any budget related issues. Advise, hold training sessions, and facilitate use of University budget system for all budget managers. Maintain central budget records. Works with budget managers for grant-based budgets for any programs and colleges receiving grants.
Specific Duties
Responsible for budget checking check requests, purchase requisitions, PO changes, and budget change orders for the University's operating and restricted programs. Budget to actual reports are prepared on as as-needed basis by department, by college, or by institutional summary.
Specific Duties
Conducts all training and presentations for staff as it relates to budget processes.
Serves as the primary resource for budget related inquiries.
Specific Duties
Responsible for providing Banner Budget maintenance, development and making recommendations for system enhancements to improve efficiency, productivity and service. Serves as the liaison between the Office of Technology to develop technical solutions that will create efficiencies and improve services.
As part of the budget development process, uploads all changes to the university operating budget and performs the annual roll over process.
Specific Duties
Manages third party connections with payment processors such as PayPal, Authorize.net, and Square. Partners with third party vendors for implementing up-to-date software and services for the University. Sets up and maintains payment processors for university partners.
Specific Duties
Assist with enrollment, tuition, revenue, and financial aid forecast assumptions and models.
Specific Duties
Performs other special assignments as directed by the Associate Vice President of Operations and the Chief Financial Officer, which may involve budget research and analysis of data.
Salary Range
Minimum:
$75,625
Maximum:
$87,000
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2018-190919SA
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open Date
10/23/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
