Budget Analyst jobs in Kansas

KU School of Business is seeking a Budget Analyst to join its growing and expanding team. This position requires a dynamic person - who can adapt and grow while (1) overseeing the School's internal budgets, (2) initiating and monitoring transactions, and (3) reporting on all the School's funds. This position reports to and works closely with the Principal Analyst preparing financial analyses, cash management, forecasting, risk management, and developing strategic financial plans. The Budget Analyst also works in close coordination with the School's human resources team.

This position is designated as primarily on-campus during the academic year but has flexibility to work virtually or hybrid over breaks and summer, as approved. The Budget Analyst's office will be located in Capitol Federal Hall, a 166,500 square foot modern facility that the School of Business has called home since 2016. Other flexible work schedules will be evaluated as per KU policy and School guidelines.

Position is benefits eligible. KU offers excellent benefits to employees including generous retirement contributions, paid vacation and sick leave, insurance and various discount programs. Full details are available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/benefits. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education.

50% Financial Management and Reporting

• Works with the principal analyst to develop and implement plans for comprehensive financial reporting
• Manages the School’s allocated, earned, and endowment funds in accordance with School priorities and applicable Federal, State and University guidelines
• Provides financial analysis, timely and accurate financial reports, operational insights, and strategy recommendations to support the principal analyst, dean, area directors, and programs
• Works with the principal analyst to develop and implement plans for cash management, forecasting, and risk management
• Provides financial analysis, advice, and assistance on special projects
• Coordinates with the School’s human resources team to arrange funding for all appointments in the School including faculty, students, and staff

40% Budget and Administration

• Coordinates development of the operating budget, analysis of carry forward balances, and an all-funds School budget
• Monitors and adjusts fund balances as necessary
• Coordinates accounting and reporting workflow with the SSC, area administrators, area directors, and human resources
• Ensures the accuracy of transaction accounting and area reporting for the School, identifies and corrects errors
• Establishes and maintains financial internal control systems and serves as the lead for any internal audit procedures
• Works with the principal analyst to develop, document, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures

• Serves as an expert adviser to the principal analyst and the dean on budget matters
• Represents the School at budget and finance-related meetings when needed
• Tracks endowment accounts to ensure they are spent properly

10% Service and Other Related Duties

• Develops and provides appropriate training plans for staff in areas and ensure problem resolutions are handled promptly and within established guidelines
• Represents the principal analyst and the School of Business on issues related to the improvement of processes, procedures, and automated systems used in the financial reporting and budgeting processes
• As an member of the Data Team for the KU School of Business, will actively participate in achieving team goals and positive outcomes
• Participates as an active team member of the School staff including attending staff meetings and serving on School or University committees, as directed.
• Completes other duties as assigned related to the position and strategic needs of the School

A complete application requires: 1) on-line application; 2) current resume; 3) a cover letter addressing required qualifications; 4) complete contact information for three professional references

Application review will begin Thursday October, 26 2023. Application review will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is received. For best consideration apply prior to the review date above.

Trina Ramirez Stephens
tramirez@ku.edu

minimum 54,000.00; Commensurate with Experience

M-F
8am - 5pm

Thursday October 26, 2023

Monday November 13, 2023

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