Senior Budget Analyst - (Senior Budget Analyst) - Budget Administration & O

at  California State University

Job no: 545495
Work type: Staff
Location: San Francisco
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 (incumbent) independently performs responsible, technical, and analytical budget analyses and related work required to administer the University’s budget and provide consultative budget services to campus constituents. This includes all aspects of Planning Budgetary Solution (PBS) and University budget functions. The incumbent is responsible to provide consultation on PBS, Position Management, and University budget services to campus managers/directors and/or staff. The incumbent’s work is predominantly complex and requires in-depth analyses to assist the management of Budget Administration and Operations in administering the University’s Budget and PBS processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of financial, budgetary and accounting principles and practices. General knowledge of the purpose, functions, and fiscal organization of the campus(es); principles of position control and budgetary alignment. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, administrative personnel, fiscal management and cash-flow management; research techniques and statistical principles and procedures; advanced proficiency with current word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems. Knowledge of or ability to learn quickly the financial structure and financial procedures of the CSU. Ability to analyze and review the budgets and financial practices of the campus(es), communicate clearly and present complex budget information in a clear, concise and professional manner, analyze situations accurately, and develop an effective course of action.
Experience: 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.
Education: 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Equivalent to graduation from a 4-year college or university in finance, accounting, economics or business
  and/or five or more years of relevant, equivalent experience in financial analysis and/or budgeting, including
  three years performing work involving the preparation, justification, and analysis, or the control and

administration of a budget or budgetary program.

• Knowledge of State and CSU budgetary and fiscal procedures and policies, along with knowledge of the

principles and practices of governmental budgeting and accounting.

• Knowledge of Oracle or PeopleSoft financial and human resources management systems and applications,

and/or experience working with large governmental financial systems.

• Experience in dealing with diverse and multi-levels of staff, and tact in these dealings.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.