Fiscal & Business Analyst I

Job Identification: 43714

Job Category: Business & Finance

Apply Before: 06/25/2026, 02:25 PM

Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Locations: 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US (Hybrid)

Hiring Salary: 48,277-72,000

Essential Personnel: No
Job Description

This job will report into an administrative management position such as a Director, Associate or Assistant Director, Dean, Associate or Assistant Dean, Program Director, Department Head, or similar position. This job class specializes in financial reporting and analysis, fiscal resource management, and budget analysis. The Fiscal and Business Analyst provides financial information through budget projections and financial forecasting (e.g., expected cash flow, anticipated revenue or income) to help in financial planning, identifying trends in departmental spending, etc. Positions in this job class develop financial reports, statements and spreadsheets for use by management in determining current and future financial position. This is administrative and analytical work which is directly related to the mission and fiscal well-being of the institution, requiring the application of discretion and judgment on matters of significance with respect to budget planning, allocation of fiscal resources, and financial reporting and control. As such the duties of this position are intended to qualify for exempt status under the administrative duties exemption of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The job is responsible for recommending, developing and/or implementing accounting and financial control policies at the department, division, or college level. This job also ensures that financial activities are in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations (e.g., grant/OMB compliance, GAAP, etc.), and USF policies and procedures. The Fiscal and Business Analyst may supervise a limited number of employees in fiscal support positions; however supervision is not mandatory for this job class. This position serves as a liaison with central departments such as the Controller’s Office, Division of Research, Budgets, or Purchasing. This position typically has approval authority for expenditures and budget transfers, and may have a role of significance in cash collection and control.
Responsibilities

30% – Budget Management: Maintains Molecular Medicine/Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute financial reports, including monthly reconciliations for multiple USF Byrd accounts. Also completes monthly projections for individual Molecular Medicine PIs. Will assist with preparing the all-source budget and other reports. 25% – Grant awards: Enters grant award documents into the Bulls iResearch system and prepares budget allocations/reconciliations. Will also process subaward contracts and prepare sponsor reports, meeting prescribed deadlines.

25% – Procurement: Will process Purchase Order requests for the Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute and Molecular Medicine – including BullMarketplace punchout orders and contract requests – and ensure that all requests are assigned to the appropriate chartfields. Will ensure that chartfields have appropriate funding and provide financial forecasting on accounts when necessary.

15% – Account Compliance: Conducts monthly analyses to monitor for spending, compliance, and processes expenditure transfer requests as needed.

5% – Other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or other field directly related to the position’s specific responsibilities and 0-2 years of fiscal related work experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in no specific required field and two years of fiscal related work experience; or four years fiscal related work experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Analytical thinking skills. Problem solving. Ability to work within a team. Effective communication skills. Excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of accounting, consolidated financial reporting, reconciliation of multiple accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable and journal entries.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) 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 bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s 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.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

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.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 affirmative action 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.

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