Budget Analyst

Join the University of Dayton as a Budget Analyst! The University of Dayton, a top-tier Catholic research university, is seeking a talented and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance & Administrative Services division as a Budget Analyst. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to contribute to the financial well-being of a prestigious institution dedicated to transforming students and society through education, research, and service. As a Budget Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective management and allocation of financial resources across various departments and initiatives. Your responsibilities will include analyzing budgetary data, preparing reports, monitoring expenditures, and providing insightful recommendations to support informed decision-making. Apply today!

This position serves in a support role in the Office of Budget and Planning. The Budget Analyst will specialize in the preparation of campus salary budgets and coordinating budget to actual analysis. Assist in development, implementation, and management of operational budgets. Provide direction and counsel to campus personnel to assist them in understanding financial reports, data and University fiscal policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related financial analysis field
• At least two years’ of relevant accounting or budget experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create presentations, explain variances, and provide recommendations based on data analysis to diverse audiences
• Previous experience handling multiple tasks/projects, setting priorities and meeting deadlines while maintaining a high level of performance
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team or independently as the particular assignment requires
• Ability to multi-task while remaining detail oriented
• Excellent customer service, ability to manage conflicts, and create an inclusive environment
• Ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• An advanced degree, e.g. MBA and/or related certifications, e.g. CPA or CFA
• Three years of progressively responsible professional experience in analyzing data including one year involving duties such as preparation, justification and analysis or the control and administration of a budget or budgetary process
• Relevant experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and financial systems in large complex organization
• Experience in higher education fund accounting
• Functional knowledge of Banner and Cognos

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.