Position Information
Position Information
Position Title:
Senior Budget Analyst
Working Title:
Senior Budget Analyst
Position Number:
000152
Full-Time Or Part-Time:
Full Time
Time Limited Position:
No
Number of Vacancies:
1
Department:
Budget
Posting Number:
0401870
SHRA/EHRA:
Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category:
Professional
Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency:
Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Organization:
The Budget, Financial Planning & Analysis Office at Fayetteville State University is a department within the Finance and Administration Division. It reports to the Chief Financial Officer ( CFO ) and the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration. The Budget, Financial Planning and Analysis Office assist the university community in maximizing the utilization of all budgeted funds appropriated by the State of North Carolina General Assembly and fiscal resources in a manner that is consistent with guidelines established, allocated, and directed by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina ( UNC ) System, as well as federal and state agencies. The office strives to deliver budget management information services and assistance in a transparent, timely, and customer-service-oriented manner.
Primary Purpose of the Position:
The position will involve analyzing financial data, monitoring budget compliance, and preparing reports for various stakeholders for position control management and all-funds financial reporting. The position is responsible for developing long-term financial plans and conducting cost-benefit analyses for position control management (salaries, benefits, and FTEs).
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:
- Master’s degree: one to two (1-2 ) years of experience in public administration, business administration, accounting, or a related field. OR
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, or related discipline with two to four (2-4 ) years of experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local budgeting and finance requirements.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
- Strong skills in budget procedures.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form, using various communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
- Ability to operate accounting systems for data management, problem resolution, and information research.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to proofread documents and prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
- Ability to exercise independent initiative to perform original and recurring assignments and exercise judgment without clear directives.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external agencies, vendors, and the community.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a budget analyst position
- Experience working in Higher education or state government.
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Notice to Applicants:
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Additional Information for Applicants:
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement:
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link:
https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/29040
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please describe your experience in understanding and analyzing budgetary information to meet state and federal requirements.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Other Documents Continued
- Other Documents Continued.
