IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the AVP for Budget and Planning, the Senior Budget Analyst is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the budget process and budget management, with gathering, analyzing and presenting financial and statistical data on analytical projects, and with maintaining University budget policies, systems, and procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with the development and monitoring of the University's annual operating budget.

Serve as Budget Office liaison to specific academic and administrative units of the University as assigned.

Provide budget analyses and forecasts for leadership decision making and for internal and external audiences.

Assist with the development of personnel and fringe budgets.

Assist with long-range financial projections potentially including, but not limited to, auxiliary services, financial aid, state funding allocations, faculty teaching load, and others. 

Use a variety of data systems and spreadsheets to analyze student enrollment, personnel headcount and other statistical data that impact financials.

Use the University's financial system to create or approve budget journals and transfers.

Assist with the development of budgeting and reporting software used by Budget & Planning.

Work with partners in Finance & Treasury, Facilities, and other administrative departments on areas of shared interest.

Uphold and support existing University policies and procedures and make recommendations that enhance its business practices.

Serve on ad hoc committees and task forces, etc., as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Minimum of five years of experience in a budget, finance, or related analytical role.

Knowledge of basic budget analysis techniques.

Advanced Excel skills.

Experience with computer systems for finance and budgeting.

Ability to communicate financial concepts to a variety of employees in the University.

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and learn new systems.

PREFERRED:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in related field.

Experience working in a university or large non-profit setting.

Knowledge of Workday Financials.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Department

Budget and Planning

Position Type

Administrative

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/