Senior Budget Analyst

Time Limited Position:
No

Number of
Vacancies:
1

Department: Budget

Posting Number: 0401870

Primary Purpose of the Organization:

The Budget, Financial Planning & Analysis Office at Fayetteville
State University is a department within the Finance and Administration Division. It reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration. The Budget, Financial Planning and Analysis Office assist
the university community in maximizing the utilization of all budgeted funds appropriated by the State of North Carolina General Assembly
and fiscal resources in a manner that is consistent with guidelines established, allocated, and directed by the Board of Governors of the
University of North Carolina (UNC) System, as well as federal and state agencies. The office strives to deliver
budget management information services and assistance in a transparent, timely, and customer-service-oriented
manner.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The position will involve analyzing financial data,
monitoring budget compliance, and preparing reports for various stakeholders for position control management and all-funds financial
reporting. The position is responsible for developing long-term financial plans and conducting cost-benefit analyses for position control
management (salaries, benefits, and FTEs).

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:

• Master’s
  degree: one to two (1-2 ) years of experience in public administration, business administration, accounting, or a related field.
  OR
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, or related discipline with
  two to four (2-4 ) years of experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately
  accredited institutions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting
  practices and principles.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local budgeting and finance requirements.
• Knowledge of
  Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Strong skills in budget procedures.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
  skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form, using various communication techniques and tools to
  ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
• Ability to operate accounting systems for data
  management, problem resolution, and information research.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to proofread documents and
  prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to exercise independent initiative to perform original and recurring assignments
  and exercise judgment without clear directives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school
  system staff, external agencies, vendors, and the community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous
  experience in a budget analyst position
• Experience working in Higher education or state government.

Notice to
Applicants:

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history
listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3)
professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your
permission.

Additional Information for Applicants:

All new employees are required to have
listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is
being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the
candidate.

EEO Statement:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an
employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks,
license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality
of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national
origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity
and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran’s
Statement:

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority
referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Quick Link:
https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/29040