Budget Analyst

Position: Budget Analyst

Department: Financial Planning & Budget

Reports to: Planning and Budget Director

Job Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

Assist in the planning, development, and coordination of the preparation of financial analyses and reports, including, but not limited to, operational and capital budgets, auxiliary revenue, statistical reports, cost analyses, and other financial information; perform complex and specialized assignments in the assigned area of expertise.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Financial Operations department in the preparation of the University's annual operating and capital budget process. Maintain supporting schedules and files relating to the University's annual budget process
• Assist in managing the University's long-range plan model by maintaining supporting schedules and inputting, analyzing, and reconciling financial data in the model
• Every month, examine departmental budget reports for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with the University's fiscal policy. Follow up with departmental managers for budget variances
• Reconcile and maintain various University accounts as needed
• Perform line-by-line analyses and financial forecasts of departmental budgets. Prepare and assemble journal entries, budget transfers, and other analytics as needed
• Provides technical advice and assistance to departmental faculty and staff on adherence to budget and control procedures. Prepare departmental revenue reports for department managers, noting budget concerns. Work on ad-hoc requests for schedules and data from faculty and staff
• Backup Financial Grants Accountant in the planning, organizing, and coordinating of the centralized accounting and financial reporting for University-sponsored research programs, including: preparing annual and project budgets, forecasting revenue, and estimating any carry-over of funds from one year to the next. Every month, examine departmental financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with the University's fiscal policy
• May be asked to produce and analyze sections of special projects or participate in additional departmental and administrative services as needed
• Assist in the onboarding of new employees and participate in the training of all users on how to utilize the University's budget system effectively
• Maintain a schedule of agency fund sponsors and student officers and provide reports to student organizations as needed
• Oversee department student workers as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required
• Three or more years of experience in Budget or Accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with SQL or Microsoft Access preferred
• Present a positive image of the Financial Operations Department and the University
• Excellent analytic skills and an ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Ability to keep financial matters confidential with respect to students, staff, faculty, and record keeping
• Ability to transfer current computer skills to a working knowledge of the University's systems, such as Internet Native Banner, Husky Net, Argos, Anaplan, and other financial reporting tools
• Ability to coordinate the implementation of solutions; to identify and analyze accounting and financial reporting issues
• Ability to meet strict deadlines with accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with senior academic and administrative positions

Physical Requirements:

• Must occasionally be able to lift equipment and materials to 20 lbs

Additional Information:

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. It has access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country. For more information about the University, visit hc.edu.

The University has implemented its Ten Pillars vision (hc.edu/vision) and anticipates significant growth in student enrollment and university programs. The successful candidate will also be able to articulate a vision for the role of his or her discipline at HCU that is supportive of…