The University of Texas System - Houston, TX

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Houston, TX
Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Budget Analyst at the Children's Learning Institute within UTHealth Houston plays a crucial role in applying advanced professional budget techniques to analyze and prepare financial documents and operating budget requests. This position is integral to the financial health of the institution, ensuring that budgetary regulations are adhered to and that financial resources are allocated efficiently. The analyst will be responsible for analyzing and reporting variances in the operating budget by account and object of expenditure, assisting in the preparation and analysis of supplemental data related to faculty salaries, new tenure appointments, and promotions. In addition to these responsibilities, the Senior Budget Analyst will recommend changes to systems and procedures to ensure compliance with budgetary regulations. They will perform ongoing analysis of salary accounts and determine the need for a Request for Budget Change (RBC) by analyzing personnel actions or budget changes in relation to Regent's guidelines. The analyst will work closely with the UT System in processing RBCs and will analyze recognized revenue compared to expenditures to project annual activity, ensuring the appropriateness of current modified budgets. The role also involves communication with account managers and directors to address questions and problems related to budget and cost needs, composing correspondence, preparing reports, and handling complex requests and projects. The Senior Budget Analyst will assist in audits, acting as a liaison between outside funding agencies and the institution, and will be responsible for maintaining financial system integrity through testing and development. This position may also involve creating internal procedures, developing training seminars, and providing guidance to personnel within the department, potentially leading projects and activities.

Responsibilities

  • Analyzes and reports variances in the operating budget by account and object of expenditure.
  • Assists in preparation and analysis of the operating budget supplemental data: faculty salary and position, new tenure appointments and promotions, endowed chair reports.
  • Recommends changes to systems and procedures to ensure conformance to budgetary regulations.
  • Performs ongoing analysis of salary accounts and analyzes funds for personnel actions.
  • Determines the need for a Request for Budget Change (RBC) by analyzing personnel actions or budget changes in relation to Regent's guidelines and prepares documentation.
  • Works with UT System in processing RBCs and UT System Docket.
  • Analyzes recognized revenue compared to expenditures and projects annual activity to determine appropriateness of current modified budgets.
  • Approves and processes local budget changes.
  • Communicates with account managers and directors and handles questions and problems related to all budget and cost needs.
  • Composes correspondence, prepares reports and handles complex requests and projects.
  • Assists in State, Federal, Private and local audits performing function as a liaison between outside funding agencies and institution.
  • Acts as point of contact in the interpretation of outside agency guidelines.
  • Assists with Financial System integrity through testing and development. Tests new software/hardware for implementation.
  • Creates internal procedures, goals, and internal training curriculum.
  • Creates and develops training financial seminars for customers.
  • Participates in committees to provide compliance expertise.
  • Facilitates implementation of new procedures and or regulations.
  • Participates in committees & review boards concerning HSC financial related issues.
  • Provides work direction and guidance to personnel within department. May lead projects and activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • Four (4) years of accounting, budgeting, or finance experience.
  • Advanced working knowledge of standard Office Software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook preferred.
  • Advanced working knowledge of University financial systems (PeopleSoft and COUPA) is preferred.

Benefits

  • 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
  • Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - around 37-38 days per year)
  • Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
  • Retirement/pension plan
  • Free financial and legal counseling
  • Free mental health counseling services
  • Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
  • Employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
  • Resources for child and elder care
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