Budget Finance Analyst

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Glenwood Springs, CO - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President of Business Services the Budget/Finance Analyst provides analytical support for budget projects. Provides technical assistance in preparation of operational budgets for departments and college wide budget; reviews expenditures to ensure conformance with budgetary provisions. Maintains and reconciles the general ledger. Compiles data and prepares reports.

*This is a part-time position which is limited to 28 hours per CMCs workweek. CMCs workweek is Saturday through Friday.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience to meet the rigors of the position. Examples include a Bachelors Degree and three years related experience or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position.

Degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.

Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position: In-depth and current understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices business office operations budgeting and profit and loss statements. Organize and prioritize workload manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis. Define problems evaluate causes collect data establish facts and take appropriate corrective action. Perform accurate and complex calculations utilize automated computer programs and prepare financial reports and spreadsheets. Advanced experience with standard Microsoft Office software products. Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with financial software and tools required.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams cultivating leaders and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education thats the right fit for every faculty member staff student and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students employees and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

*This is a two year term (auxiliary) funded position and continued employment of the position is contingent on continued funding.

*Remote work options may be available and will be evaluated on an individual basis. On-site attendance will be required at times for all positions. All candidates selected must live and perform all CMC work in the State of Colorado. Hours can vary based on time of year and student needs. This position will be required to visit our campuses (and Central Services) in Western Colorado for certain events training or meetings or other occasions deemed important by the employees supervisor.

The hiring pay rate is $37.16 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution annual and sick time mental health resources and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidates skill and experience. Although a hiring rate is listed this will be set commensurate with the successful candidates qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Position anticipated to close on February 16 2026 or until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Duties

  • Compile analyze and reconcile financial data to support reporting forecasting internal review anddesignatedgeneral ledger accounts including preparing correcting or draft journal entries as assigned.

  • Support monitoring of salary benefit cash bank and grant expenditures;assistwith reconciliation tasks draft reconciliations and simple corrections.

  • Assistin preparing internal and external financial reports data summaries portions of the annual budget and related draft worksheets.

  • Provide technicalassistanceto departments and budget managers on budget processes forms basic financial inquiries and Workday system tasks such as running reportsvalidatingdata or preparing uploads.

  • Support monthly and yearend reconciliation processes including comparing Workday data with internal records and coordinating on yearend financial system close.

  • Compile data for quarterly annual closeout oraudit relatedreports;assistwith preparing schedules and documentation for Single Audit orfinancial auditprocedures.

  • Ensure documentation for transactions reconciliations and reports isaccurateandretainedper policy while supporting monitoring processes for compliance with internal controls grant rules and accounting procedures.

  • Provide courteoustimely andaccuratesupport to budget managers campus staff and grant program managers.

  • Assistwith developing training materials or guides related to budgeting financial processes or entry procedures.

  • Perform general accounting duties including preparing journal entries correcting entries interdepartmental charges and using the college ERP system to record storemaintain and analyze financial information.

  • Complete other accounting andbudget relatedtasks as assigned.

Supervision Received

This position works under the guidance of a designated administrator.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisor responsibilities.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including motor vehicles records report will be required.

Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned. Travel on occasion for department meetings or individual training.

Working Conditions

This position requires constant sitting occasional walking standing and driving; occasional handling objects pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms and use of finger movements; occasional lifting carrying pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oralcommunication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator Human Resources

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to the institutions sustainability initiatives by fostering environmental stewardship supporting sustainable practices in daily operations and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that aligns with our commitment to balance the needs of current generations not to compromise the needs of future generations.


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Key Skills

  • Forecasting
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Word
  • Military Experience
  • Pivot tables
  • Accounting
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Analysis
  • Budgeting
  • DoD Experience
  • Financial Management

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