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Job Description

Posting Date	Job Number	Job Title	Revision Date	Category	Type	Status
10/15/2009	126-09	Budget Analyst - BU	11/10/2009	Admin	Full-Time	Closed to Further Applications
Responsibilities:
Please submit a resume with salary history and/or application with Job No. 126-09. APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT SALARY HISTORY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days and may close at any time after that without prior notice. Successful completion of criminal background and financial/credit checks required for final candidate. In addition, a DMV record check is required before and during employment. Continued employment in this position requires ongoing satisfactory DMV records reviews. The position will be located at Brandman University Central Offices in Irvine, California. This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of Brandman University’s budget. Assist the Director of Budget in the development and management of the University’s annual budget. Assist the Director in communicating approved budgets to relevant constituencies and with implementing the approved budget into the financial reporting system. Monitor the University’s budget; prepare under general supervision accurate and timely budget status reports on the overall budget as well as specific operations for various constituencies including campus directors, the Director of Budget, the VC for Finance & Administration, and the Finance Committee of the Board of Regents. Assist in the management of the University’s budget which includes tasks such as reviewing and processing financial paperwork in the context of available resources; providing relevant reports to Director of Budget and others on budget deviations and financial performance. Provide, prepare, organize, and document all financial information including general ledger and related transactions, reconcile the accounts and budgets, and communicate findings with relevant personnel. Research inquiries and respond to budget and administrative questions from the campuses; provide recommendations for action including the allocation of funds when appropriate. Review and oversee service contracts for equipment in coordination with appropriate officers of the University’s Business Operations. Develop, in consultation with the Director of Budget, a policy and procedure manual for financial operations. Construct cost savings analyses and make recommendations. Work with the financial departments at Chapman University as related to budget or other related tasks. Perform other related duties as assigned. Need valid driver's license and vehicle for travel. May be required to travel overnight. May be required to maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate business needs.
Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting, or equivalent experience, with progressively responsible experience in handling financial reporting, budget analysis, and reconciliation duties. Experience in accounting and/or budget management. Experience in using financial models to forecast revenues and project expenses. Working knowledge of spreadsheet and relational databases, including creation of formulas, charts, and pivot tables. Analytical skills to evaluate and understand financial data, analyze them, and draw accurate conclusions. Proven ability in retrieving and searching data and running queries from remote terminals connected to a central administrative computer. Proven ability to prioritize projects and complete them in a timely manner. x Demonstrated experience in addressing problems, defining relevant issues, drawing sound conclusions, and making responsible recommendations. Strong oral and written communication skills to explain basic and complex financial data to diverse constituents. Strong computer skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, email, and internet applications, preferably of Microsoft Office Suite software. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Customary office machines including fax, telephone, copier, and printers. Desired: Experience in higher education accounting and/or budget management. Experience in working with preparing budget reports for board meetings. Knowledge of Brandman University policies and procedures.
Chapman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing career opportunities to all people, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866 Human Resources Department
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