University of Houston - Houston, TX

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Houston, TX
Educational Services

About the position

The Budget Analyst 3 position involves performing senior-level professional work focused on the preparation, modification, analysis, and reporting of the university's operating budget. This role is critical in assisting both administrative and academic departments in establishing and maintaining their operating budgets. The analyst will respond to various budget issues and coordinate resolutions, ensuring that all departments are aligned with the university's financial goals. In this position, the analyst will conduct comprehensive budgetary analyses and projections, preparing detailed reports that assist management in planning and decision-making processes. A key responsibility includes monitoring and analyzing departmental operating accounts, reviewing budget projections against actual performance, and making necessary recommendations to optimize financial outcomes. The Budget Analyst 3 will also coordinate with various departments, providing expert advice and training on budgetary policies, best practices, and procedural issues. This includes gathering and analyzing statistical information to project, evaluate, and monitor the administrative functions of the university effectively. Additionally, the analyst will assist in preparing the biennial Legislative Appropriations Request and will prepare supporting schedules for use by various state agencies. The role requires responding to non-routine inquiries from campus personnel and may involve serving as a subject matter expert in budget-related matters. The analyst may also train, assist, or review the work of other Budget Analysts, ensuring a collaborative and efficient work environment. Other job-related duties may be assigned as necessary, making this a dynamic and integral role within the university's financial management team.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the preparation, modification, analysis, and reporting of the university's operating budget.
  • Help administrative and academic departments establish and maintain operating budgets.
  • Respond to budget issues and coordinate resolutions.
  • Conduct budgetary analyses and projections.
  • Prepare reports to assist management with planning and decision-making.
  • Monitor and analyze departmental operating accounts; review budget projections and compare to actual performance, making recommendations as necessary.
  • Coordinate with departments and provide advice and training on budgetary policy, best practices, and procedural issues.
  • Gather and analyze statistical information to project, evaluate, and monitor the administrative functions of the university.
  • Assist with the preparation of the biennial Legislative Appropriations Request; prepare supporting schedules for use by various state agencies.
  • Coordinate activities related to producing the Annual Operating Budget and its supporting schedules.
  • Respond to non-routine inquiries from campus personnel and may serve as a subject matter expert.
  • Train, assist, or review the work of other Budget Analysts.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in a related field.
  • Thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical, or professional discipline.
  • Basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline is preferred.
  • Experience with high volume financial activities, recoveries, financial trends, forecasting, corrections, analysis, and Excel is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with high volume financial activities.
  • Experience with financial trends and forecasting.
  • Proficiency in Excel for financial analysis.

Benefits

  • Regular employment status with benefits.
  • Salary commensurate with education and experience.
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