Budget Analyst III

This positions responsibilities are carried out independently under general supervision. The incumbent is responsible for performing advanced budget analysis work by exercising lead oversight for most projects and responsibilities. Applies advanced budgeting job skills detailed knowledge of budgeting policies and procedures project management skills and organizational and stakeholder acumen to complete substantive assignments projects and related work of significant technical scope and complexity. Exercises advanced discernment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining collaboration with management oversees assesses formulates and evaluates programs policies and procedures. Work is focused on ensuring alignment with overall objectives and may provide lead work direction with accountability for results.

• Performs advanced budget analysis work with lead oversight for most projects and responsibilities.
• Consults with and advises campus officials on budget requests including projections revenue costs and budgetary controls.
• Analyzes position control labor cost distribution and budgetary control functions to ensure fiscal integrity.
• Leads campus preparation and submission of annual budget allocations and required Chancellors Office reporting (e.g. FIRMS) ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Provides consultative guidance to campus divisions on administering budgetary and financial policies in alignment with CSU and campus requirements.
• Identifies and recommends improvements to budget and labor cost distribution processes based on analysis of recurring issues and emerging needs.
• Surveys and researches complex budget matters including comparative analysis using state databases other institutions and external financial sources.
• Provides input on financial system upgrades including design considerations testing and verification of results.
• Conducts in-depth troubleshooting of financial system issues and recommends corrective actions.
• Performs advanced forecasting of revenues and expenditures across multiple funding sources including student fees self-support funds and trust funds.
• Synthesizes large-scale financial data into actionable recommendations for campus leadership and budget committees.
• Analyzes and resolves complex or sensitive budget issues requiring discretion and coordination across divisions.
• Recommend and implement campus-level budget plans initiatives and process improvements.
• In collaboration with management reviews assesses and evaluates programs policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Develops and refines campus budget processes standards and procedures to improve transparency and efficiency.
• Provides lead work direction training and mentoring to other analysts and staff to ensure consistency and accuracy in budget practices.
• Designs and implements advanced budget models tools and templates to support campus planning scenario modeling and decision-making.
• Represents the Budget Office on campus budget advisory committees and related meetings presenting analysis and communicating budget implications.
• Collaborates with management to evaluate and recommend campus-level budget policies and initiatives.
• May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development based on department and/or campus needs to stay current with industry standards.
• At the direction of appropriate administrator may provide support to other areas within department as needed.
• The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related a logical assignment to this classification or if it involves performing duties of a lower-level classification as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:Equivalent to a bachelors degree in a related field. (Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

• Experience in a higher education or university setting.
• Experience in CSU or higher education budgeting or finance.
• Experience working with data query and reporting tools.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials and Human Resources or another large complex enterprise financial system.
• Experience preparing budget materials for executive-level decision-making (e.g. variance analyses fundingproposals or feasibility summaries).
• Experience supporting or coordinating financial system testing upgrades or integrations.
• Familiarity with position management processes in higher education or large organizations.
• Experience developing or maintaining budget models templates or dashboards to support planning andforecasting.

• Advanced knowledge of financial budgetary and accounting principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the purpose functions and fiscal organization of the campus(es).
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of position control and budgetary alignment.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance administrative personnel fiscal management and cash-flow management.
• Advanced knowledge of research techniques and statistical principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn the financial structure and financial procedures of the university.
• Ability to analyze and review the campus budgets and financial practices and present complex budget information in a clear concise and professional manner analyze situations accurately and develop an effective course of action.
• Advanced analytical skills in order to evaluate and interpret data to develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to effectively present information and ideas and advise managers staff and faculty regarding budgeting policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively mentor or lead the work of others.

Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2 5 7 and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.

California State University Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors 16 masters programs 7 post-graduate credentials a doctorate in education and serves more than 10000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation addition U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the Wests No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to theJeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Actthe annual security report (ASR) is now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle Turlock CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race religion color ancestry age disability genetic information gender gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition national origin sex sexual orientation covered veteran status or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised 7/21/17 as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at . California Relay Service is available at voice and a federal contractor we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

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