Budget Analyst

Search Number	# BUSINESS101
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	Under the direction of the Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Budget Analyst is responsible for managing the annual budget development process, implementing the approved annual budget, tracking budget to actual variances and developing forecasts.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Develops annual budget development calendar. Prepares and distributes annual budget development materials to departments. Manages and maintains the budget system. Prepares and publishes for distribution, the college annual budget consisting of, but not limited to the following: Proposed Budget Document Approved Budget Document Individual Department Operating Budget Documents Develop and maintain position control system. Prepares ongoing financial projections for current and future fiscal years. Provides information and make recommendations to the Vice President for Finance and Administration regarding current and future budgets. Distributes monthly budget vs. actual reports to departments. Reviews variances with budget managers as necessary. Evaluates and develops improvements in operations, procedures, policies, methods and reports related to the operating budget. Communicates budget policies and guidelines clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Performs various financial analysis projects. Performs other related duties as assigned

Essential Functions

Develops annual budget development calendar.
Prepares and distributes annual budget development materials to departments.
Manages and maintains the budget system.
Prepares and publishes for distribution, the college annual budget consisting of, but not limited to the following:

Proposed Budget Document
Approved Budget Document
Individual Department Operating Budget Documents

Develop and maintain position control system.
Prepares ongoing financial projections for current and future fiscal years. Provides information and make recommendations to the Vice President for Finance and Administration regarding current and future budgets.
Distributes monthly budget vs. actual reports to departments. Reviews variances with budget managers as necessary.
Evaluates and develops improvements in operations, procedures, policies, methods and reports related to the operating budget.
Communicates budget policies and guidelines clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Performs various financial analysis projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications	Minimum of 5 years financial experience higher education or similar field Comprehensive understanding of best practices related to higher education budgeting Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail Demonstrated analytical skills Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Access, google docs, spreadsheets, database applications and Colleague Strong interpersonal skills; team player with positive attitude Ability to multi-task, work under stress, and understand complexities of the institutional finances Ability to communicate well with administration, faculty and staff Integrity, punctuality, dependability, reliability, flexibility

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years financial experience higher education or similar field

Comprehensive understanding of best practices related to higher education budgeting
Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail
Demonstrated analytical skills
Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Access, google docs, spreadsheets, database applications and Colleague
Strong interpersonal skills; team player with positive attitude
Ability to multi-task, work under stress, and understand complexities of the institutional finances
Ability to communicate well with administration, faculty and staff
Integrity, punctuality, dependability, reliability, flexibility

Education	Bachelor’s Degree in accounting related field required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Comprehensive understanding of federal and state collection policies. Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail. Ability to develop, learn and apply office routines and academic policies and procedures. Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Access, google docs, spreadsheets, database applications; experience with Data Tel Colleague helpful. Strong interpersonal skills; team player with positive attitude. Ability to multi-task, work under stress, and understand complexities of federal and state regulations as they relate to financial aid disbursements. Ability to communicate well with a diverse student body as well as parents, administration, faculty and staff. Integrity, punctuality, dependability, reliability, flexibility.

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

Comprehensive understanding of federal and state collection policies.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail.
Ability to develop, learn and apply office routines and academic policies and procedures.
Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Access, google docs, spreadsheets, database applications; experience with Data Tel Colleague helpful.
Strong interpersonal skills; team player with positive attitude.
Ability to multi-task, work under stress, and understand complexities of federal and state regulations as they relate to financial aid disbursements.
Ability to communicate well with a diverse student body as well as parents, administration, faculty and staff.
Integrity, punctuality, dependability, reliability, flexibility.

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Full-time exempt position.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information from three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu . Please reference the Search Number in the subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.