Budget Analyst III

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Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time
Position Description

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Budget Analyst III

Department

The College of Business and Economics within the Division of Academic Affairs is committed to leading business education through the guiding principles of program quality, balancing theory and practice, and expanding our outreach and visibility. We create positive change by leveraging the curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit of our students. We inspire our students and other partners to transform the workforce through innovative, impactful instruction and research.

We seek an exceptional individual to join our team in the Dean’s Office for College of Business and Economics as the Budget Analyst III. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the direction of the Academic Resource Manager (ARM) for the College of Business and Economics (CBE), this position supports the Dean and ARM with the development, use, and oversight of the annual budget and spending, working closely with the Provost’s Office Academic Resources as well as Administration and Finance staff. Ensures financial activities and transactions within CBE are accomplished in compliance with University, College, CSU under Generally Accepted Accounting Standards and Governmental Accounting Standards for all procurement and expenditure of State, Philanthropic, and Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) funds and resources.

Ensures optimal alignment and utilization of fiscal resources within the college – including the college’s auxiliary and philanthropic accounts – providing analysis of fiscal spending patterns and forecasting and evaluating cost effectiveness. Provides recommendations on fiscal matters for the college including independently initiating action, researching, analyzing, and resolving outstanding items. Reviews results against targets and budgets and provides regular and accurate reports and updates to the Dean, Associate Deans, ARM, departments, and other units.

In collaboration and consultation with the ARM, ensures the timely dissemination and collection of funds due to and from all sources to the college and its operational units. Reinforces the use of proper coding to ensure data integrity. The Budget Analyst III represents the college as the primary contact for all college financial matters when the ARM is not available.

Maintains operational expense and budget records, including, but not limited to State, ASC (grants, campus programs, etc..) and Foundation (Scholarships, Endowments, Centers operations, etc..). Works with the ARM to advise Dean, administrators, department Chairs, Center directors on the optimal and strategic use of funds. Assists in development and implementation of procedures and adherence to policies to enhance department operations in reference to financial resources.

Develop detailed departmental and college wide current year financial reports for the College and its units, provide trend analysis and projections related to faculty, staff, student, and operating costs to support planning and decision-making. Assists and provides advice to college administrators and Department Chairs in decision making and strategic planning. Responsible for the timely processing of CBE additional pay. Provides direction, reinforcement, support, and training on fiscal matters to departmental and centers staffs to streamline efforts and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Monitors ASC grants budgets and expenditures and guides the grant recipients accordingly. Performs reconciliations, leads and guides the concerned staffs in financial processing and funding across State and Auxiliary organizations. Provides orientation and training to Chairs, administrators and staffs on the budget mechanisms and financial processing activities (State and non-State). Other duties as assigned.