Florida Atlantic University
Location
Boca Raton, FL | United States
Job description
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Budget Analyst– Boca Raton, FL.
Summary of Responsibilities include:
- Assist in developing, implementing, and managing the University's $750M annual operating budget.
- Independently applies expert use of Excel; collects data, obtains extracts from the University’s ERP system, and refreshes all data in the university’s budget software.
- Serves as a team member responsible for approving new budgetary funds and organizations, maintaining a hierarchy of funds/organizations, and establishing/maintaining the budgetary structure and coding of individual budget funds and accounts to facilitate reporting and controls in accordance with standards and University needs.
- Establishes effective communications systems with relevant departments for ongoing updates.
- Works closely with University financial managers to understand their needs and recommend solutions to emerging issues relative to Position Control and Budgetary Account Control guidelines and departmental needs.
- Develops and provides training to and solicits input from university users. Recommends improvements in the University’s interests and implements approved changes.
- Analyze financial variances and trends, providing timely reports to management.
- Prepare regular financial reports detailing budgetary performance and key financial metrics.
- Present financial information to relevant stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Assist in preparing financial statements and reports for internal and external use.
- Reviews and approves revenue and expenditure transactions, applies judgment, and makes decisions in budgetary matters on behalf of the Budget Office as delegated by the Budget Director and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Analyzes information and results and prepares high-quality financial, budgetary, and narrative reports and presentations. Provides in-depth variance, sensitivity, and relevant statistical analysis. Develops summary and itemized forecasts, working collaboratively with individuals throughout the University to obtain timely forecasts and updates. Develops financial models for planning and decision-making.
- Actively partners with and serves as a resource to university-wide financial managers in preparing and managing their respective revenue and expenditure budgets. Responds to questions concerning budgetary policies and procedures. Develops good working relationships throughout the University.
- Recommends and develops procedures to foster compliance with sound budgeting/accounting standards, policies, practices, regulations, and laws. Develops and delivers informational materials to strengthen University-wide expertise.
- Actively works with the Team on Board of Governors data file submissions, including Operating Budget, Expenditure Analysis, SCD, and other Board of Governors data requests.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or 2 years of appropriate experience in the related field.
Salary:
$50,000.00 per year.
Other Personnel Services (OPS/Temporary)
College or Department:
DFA: University Budget Office
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am. - 5:00 pm. with additional hours during the peak time of the fiscal year.
Application Deadline:
2024-03-04
Special Instructions to Applicant:
OPS/Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email
[email protected] or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.
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