Job No. 545011 Senior Resource Planning & Budget Analyst - California State University System : Job Details

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or closely related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, including two (2) years performing work involving the preparation, justification, and analysis, or the control and administration of a budget or budgetary program. A combination of education and experience with provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA's) -* Regular and reliable attendance is required.* Thorough knowledge of financial, budgetary, and accounting principles and practices.* General knowledge of the purpose, functions, and fiscal organization of the campus(es); principles of position control and budgetary alignment.* Working knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, administrative personnel, fiscal management and cash-flow management; research techniques and statistical principles and procedures.* Advanced proficiency with current word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems.* Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn the financial structure and financial procedures of the CSU.* Ability to analyze and review the budgets and financial practices of the campus(es), communicate clearly and present complex budget information in a clear, concise, and professional manner, analyze situations accurately, and develop an effective course of action.* Ability to prepare complex financial statements and reports; understand and interpret laws and rules.* Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.* Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.* Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.* Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.* Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.* Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.* Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.* Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.* Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.* Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.* Possesses a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.* Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.* Must be able to work occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Certified Public Accountant* Five (5) years or more of budget or accounting experience* Master's Degree in related field (business, accounting, public administration)* Experience in PeopleSoft environment* Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environmentPHYSICAL DEMANDS: SEDENTARY WORK - involves mainly sitting; minimal walking and standing; lifting light weight objects limited to 15 pounds.ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: N/ASPECIAL CONDITIONS:SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES UNION: It shall be the policy of the CSU in filling vacant CSUEU bargaining Units 2, 5, 7 & 9 positions to fill such vacancies from among qualified individuals currently employed on-campus except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet campus workforce diversity goals or to provide specialized skills and abilities that are not available from current employees.BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.MANDATED REPORTER: Not MandatedGENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.EEO STATEMENT: California State University, Bakersfield is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.Advertised: Dec 19 2024 Pacific Standard TimeApplications close: