Budget Analyst - East Texas A&M University in Issaquah, Washington

Location

Issaquah, Washington

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Another Source

## At a glance

Another Source is partnering with East Texas A&M University to recruit a Budget Analyst II to join the Budget & Financial Analysis team in Commerce, Texas. This is an onsite opportunity supporting the University's Budget Office. You'll work closely with university leadership, support financial planning and budgeting efforts across campus, analyze new academic program proposals, develop executive-level presentations, and support strategic financial decision-making. The position offers comprehensive Texas A&M System benefits and is located in Commerce, TX.

### A bit about the role and what you'll do

Reporting to the Budget Director, the Budget Analyst II performs complex technical fiscal analysis and provides financial information to support institutional decision-making. The person in this role uses and modifies complex computer budget models to make budget projections and identify funding allotments while developing operating budgets. The role also designs, develops, evaluates, and interprets financial information systems and budget/fiscal policies and procedures for management staff.

Typical contributions include:

- Assisting the Budget Director with preparing the University budget.

- Performing budget reviews and financial analysis on accounts as required.

- Tracking changes to departmental position and operating budgets (baseline worksheets).

- Monitoring and analyzing departmental budget accounts, and working with account managers and their staff to address routine budget issues.

- Monitoring budget and expenditures, budget flags, account deficits, and other budget-related functions.

- Monitoring project budgets, expenses, lease agreements, articulation agreements, and applications for payment; coordinating results with Procurement, University Facilities, the Budget Director, and Chief Financial Officer as appropriate.

- Providing necessary documents and spreadsheets to perform the annual merit process, including analysis and funding.

- Developing various business analyses using Business Objects software.

- Developing, monitoring, and maintaining financial metrics for management (Fact Sheet, THECB, etc.).

- Assisting with revenue/formula funding analysis and calculations for new or changed academic programs as requested.

- Providing financial analysis for Procurement RFPs as needed and preparing graphical and narrative presentations as assigned.

- Assisting with the preparation of various legislative reports and analyses, including the biennial Legislative Appropriations Request.

- Providing interpretation of financial transactions in FAMIS, Canopy, FAMISweb, and Workday.

- Providing budgeting and financial support to University divisions, including Marketing Communications and Philanthropy & Engagement; assisting with budget and financial analysis for the Academic Review Cycle.

- Preparing monthly management reports, creating and administering budget training, assisting with year-end processes, and managing special projects for the Vice President for Finance & Administration as needed.

### Experience, education, and skills you must have

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or an applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must have Three (3) years of related experience. You should have experience using computer skills and technology to access data, maintain records, and generate reports, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and customer service skills, the ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others, and the ability to work with sensitive information and/or documents and maintain confidentiality are required.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and related budgeting or accounting experience in higher education.

### Compensation and benefits

Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000

East Texas A&M University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package through the Texas A&M University System, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; retirement programs through TRS or ORP with additional voluntary retirement savings options; generous paid holidays and leave programs; employee assistance and wellness resources; flexible spending accounts; employee discounts; and extensive professional development opportunities. More details are available at: https://inside.tamuc.edu/facultystaffservices/humanresources/Total%20Rewards/employee. Benefits/default.aspx

### Important additional information

All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Another Source works with their clients on a retained project basis and is committed to building inclusive candidate pools. The employer encourages applicants to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.