Fiscal & Business Analyst

Established in 2008 the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences is breaking new ground by combining knowledge gained through the behavioral sciences with knowledge gained from the community. The College serves approximately 3100 students with seven undergraduate 14 masters and seven doctoral programs housed in six academic departments/schools.

Reporting to the Manager of Fiscal and Business Administration the Fiscal and Business Analyst position supports financial operations and administration by providing fiscal and budget analysis and support to the college and ensuring compliance with financial controls by monitoring tracking and reconciling departmental resources.

Hiring Salary: Up to $57000

Primary Job Duties

• Balances the budgets by performing a detailed review and analysis of the actual vs. budget for numerous accounts. Advises management of potential areas of over/under allocation and when any budget transfers need to take place.
• Reconciles a variety of accounts such as E&G USF Foundation Research Foundation Research Initiatives Auxiliary Carry-Forward and Convenience funds and resolves any discrepancies.
• Prepares and develops financial projections/forecasts what if scenarios and works with management on financial planning and reporting at monthly quarterly and yearly intervals.
• Gathers data and assists in the preparation of the yearly operating budget/plan to be submitted to the central Budget office and/or other administrative departments.
• Prepares annual budgets for assigned programs to submit to Financial Leadership
• Completes in-year forecasting and prepares historical trend analysis reports.
• Performs other program auxiliary or department specific financial or budget related activities.
• Monitors payroll expenses and may advise on appropriate chartfields/accounts for salary expenditures. Assists in planning for future salary & rate budget allocations. Completes RSA checks each pay period to ensure correct use of funds.
• Analysis to ensure that all activity is in compliance with departmental policy USF policies/regulations and state/federal statutes.
• Serves as a liaison with other USF departments and/or external agencies by problem solving resolving budget issues and providing appropriate information for various financial and budget related inquiries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• This position requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration or other field directly related to the positions specific responsibilities and 0-2 years of fiscal related work experience or a Bachelors degree in no specific required field and two years of fiscal related work experience.
• Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelors degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate ( is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required not to exceed:
  • (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
  • (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelors degree;
  • (c) Six years of direct experience for a masters degree;
  • (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
  • (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure certification or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with USF internal systems such as Oracle FAST and Finance Mart.
• Previous experience working in a higher education setting.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Analytical thinking skills. Problem solving. Ability to work within a team. Effective communication skills. Excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of accounting financial reporting reconciliation of multiple accounts accounts payable accounts receivable and journal entries.

Working Conditions

• Typical indoor environment/office setting.
• Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: typing.

Acknowledgement

While the primary job duties and responsibilities have been included this job description is not designed nor meant to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities. This does not preclude the assignment of additional or developmental duties special projects or the scope of the position. Duties responsibilities and activities may temporarily or permanently change at any time with or without notice.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract