Senior Budget Analyst

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Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

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Senior Budget Analyst

Kennesaw, Georgia

Leads the budget development process including budget preparation, revenue projections, elective fees, five-year business plans and budget workbooks. Manages training needs related to budget preparation and processes. Coordinates training opportunities for department, business and budget managers.

• Develops annual budget, budget workbooks, revenue projections and allocations
• Analyzes SAS reports of budgetary data for discrepancies
• Compiles detailed budget and financial analysis projects as required
• Inputs position salary updates and prepares data imports and exports to and from the e-module
• Develops analytical reports to monitor financial performance and budgets
• Oversees and serves as a resource to budget office staff, and coordinates and assigns duties
• Prepares, coordinates and reviews KSU's five-year business plans and mandatory fee submission for the Board of Regents (BOR)
• Prepares elective fee submission for BOR including detailed analysis of miscellaneous fee revenue and expenditures as assigned
• Analyzes fees to ensure compliance with BOR policy and recommends increases and/or decreases to fee amounts as appropriate
• Analyzes and updates budgets for revenue-generating units
• Coordinates and conducts training opportunities for business and budget managers
• Researches and resolves inquiries related to budgets and processes

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting, Finance or related field

Required Experience
Five (5) years related work experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Business, Finance, Public Administration or related field

Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Able to train non-financial managers as well as seasoned staff
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of budget preparation and development
Knowledge of business and financial management practices
Knowledge of advanced budgeting principles and practices

Skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, SAS, People Soft Financials)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender…