Job No. 542200 Information Technology Services Budget Analyst

$55,176 - $73,380/Yr

California State University, Bakersfield - Bakersfield, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Bakersfield, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Information Technology Services (ITS) Budget Analyst plays a crucial role in the financial and administrative management of the ITS division at California State University, Bakersfield. Reporting to the Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer, this position is responsible for the comprehensive administration of department budgets, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with budgetary constraints. The analyst will monitor, analyze, and report on expenditures, oversee trust funds, and collaborate with management on resource allocation to support the division's financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Independently administer and track ITS department budgets using considerable judgement and discretion.
• Monitor all expenditures on a weekly basis to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
• Meet monthly with individual managers to review expenditure trends and budget updates.
• Reconcile budget at year-end to ensure all entries are appropriate and accurate.
• Conduct budget and financial analysis for all departments within Information Technology Services.
• Administer various trust funds including RunnerCard and Student Technology Fee budgets.
• Provide recommendations to management regarding resource allocation.
• Prepare clear and concise reports on financial and budgetary issues.
• Monitor budgets for short- and long-term objectives including trend analysis and year-end closing.
• Prepare variance analysis comparing actuals to prior year, budget, and projections.
• Verify all ITS Campus and Cabinet Carry Forward Funding Requests.
• Coordinate with Business and Administrative Services Budget Analyst and Chief Budget Officer on annual budgets.
• Attend and participate in ITS or BAS meetings that require budget knowledge.
• Ensure funds are allocated correctly and spent from appropriate sources.
• Verify all ITS staff transaction forms in relation to position control before forwarding to HR.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of processes for tracking position control expenditures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training.
• Three (3) years of recent administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation.
• General knowledge of operational and fiscal management.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements for financial transactions and reporting.
• Proficiency in using financial software and systems for budget monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to anticipate financial issues and proactively develop solutions.
• Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present information clearly.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience working with budget in an information technology department.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Choice of dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Retirement participation in CalPERS
• CSU tuition waiver
• Up to 24 vacation days per year
• Sick leave with unlimited accrual
• 14 paid holidays per year