Budget Analyst

• Budget development – 40%
• Financial modeling & analysis – 30%
• System support – 20%
• Collaboration and Communication – 10%
• Support the development of the Institute's annual operating process in Strata
• Provide technical and analytical support throughout the budget cycle to cost center managers
• Review departmental budget submissions in Strata to ensure alignment with institutional priorities
• Consolidate data, develop analyses, and prepare materials for Budget Committee discussions
• Facilitate capital budget development
• Prepare multi-year financial plans in Strata
• Ensure Adaptive Insights Employee model is accurate and up to date
• Meet cost center managers on regular basis and act as an advisor
• Provide monthly revenue and expense analysis
• Work closely with departments on reviewing the scorecard and variance analysis in Strata
• Train new cost center managers
• Perform financial analyses
• Develop ad-hoc financial models
• Train users on Strata modules and available reports
• Maintain the Strata budget model
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and troubleshoot system issues
• Support budget system upgrades, testing, and process improvements
• Timely update in Adaptive Insights
• Serve as a budget liaison for departments and program leaders
• Promote financial literacy
• Participate in cross-functional planning or process improvement teams

• Bachelor's degree with major in accounting or finance
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a higher education environment within a college or university setting preferred
• 3-5 years of analytical experience, knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• self-motivated, resourceful, and able to take initiative
• excellent interpersonal skills, including strong customer service orientation
• ability to work effectively as member of team
• Must have strong strategic and analytical ability
• Strong computer skills, advanced use of Excel
• Knowledge of Workday and Strata is desirable
• Knowledge of database programs such as Adaptive Insights, and Datatel desirable

• Knowledge of Workday and Strata is desirable
• Knowledge of database programs such as Adaptive Insights, and Datatel desirable

comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs