Florida Polytechnic University · 5 hours ago
Budget Analyst
JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expFlorida Polytechnic University is one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The Budget Analyst position involves complex budget analysis and reporting functions, including conducting research, creating budget reports, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting for the University.
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Responsibilities
Uses advanced report writing techniques to provide timely financial reporting including budget forecasting and analysis as well as compliant interim and annual financial statements
Assist with planning, developing, maintaining the annual operating, and capital budgets
Researches and analyzes fluctuations between current financial results compared to prior year(s), prior month(s) and budgeted amounts at the university and department levels
Responsible for developing and maintaining university performance metrics
Responsible for maintaining historical data
Responsible for tracking position budgeting
Identifies opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings
Assist departments with issues related to fund availability and budget compliance
Builds weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual delivered reports for internal and external use
Assist in the timely completion of all annual external reporting requirements
Promotes policies and best practices for meeting university budget compliance objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization
Two years of appropriate experience for Budget Analyst I
Four years of appropriate experience for Budget Analyst II
Six years of appropriate experience for Budget Analyst III
In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered (6 years for Budget Analyst I, 8 years for Budget Analyst II, 10 years for Budget Analyst III)
Current knowledge of computerized accounting systems
Knowledge, skills, and ability to develop various types of budget documents
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
Ability to identify key policy issues and make recommendations to senior management officials
Ability to be proactive in analyzing problems and causes and developing solutions
Ability to establish effective and cooperative internal and external working relationships
Ability to analyze and resolve technical budget problems
Ability to prepare and analyze budget and statistical data
Ability to prioritize work efficiently
This position requires a criminal background check
This position is subject to Federal and State Privacy Regulations
Preferred
Two years of professional budget and analytical experience Comprehensive budget reporting skills preferably within the State University System of Florida (SUS) or other institution of higher education, to include hands on working knowledge of reporting writing
Workday and/or Adaptive experience is preferred but not required
Current knowledge of computerized accounting systems, Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GASB) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
Benefits
Health benefits
RETIREMENT
Discounts & Perks
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Company
Florida Polytechnic University
Florida Polytechnic University is the nation's educational institution that provides education in science, engineering, and degree programs.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (9)
2023 (6)
2022 (5)
2021 (4)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.55MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationUS Department of Energy
2024-09-17Grant· $0.05M
2022-04-25Grant· $2M
2022-01-13Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kathleen Bowman
Vice President of Advancement and CEO for Florida Polytechnic University Foundation
Allen Bottorff - P.E., Ph.D.
Vice President of Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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