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Budget Analyst 2 - Business Office
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Position Number: 2394379
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Budget Analyst 2 - Business Office

Job ID: 10440
Location: North Seattle Col. - Northgate
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
We are a district of three distinct collegesNorth Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle Collegeand five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington. We are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Position Summary
The Business and Finance Office is at the center of North Seattle College's financial and business operation, serving our students and campus community. The Budget Analyst 2 position plays a vital role in the office to support our community and our mission to serve our students and staff. If you are interested in working in a dynamic and diverse team environment and motivated to help and support others to achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team. You will be a part of the team that is committed to serving our community.

Under the supervision of the Director of Budget, Business Operations, and Internal Control, the Budget Analyst 2 position carries out a broad range of complex, specialized fiscal and financial responsibilities, providing expert-level analysis in support of budget development, implementation, allocation, and oversight college-wide. Duties encompass all operating, non-operating, and capital funds and programs college-wide. In addition, this position works to perform budget analysis duties in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Office of Financial Management (OFM) regulations.

This position assists and supports administrators and college departments in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting budget and accounting information, including the critical element of position control; furthermore, it provides vital departmental support in the fiscal management of the college's grants and contracts.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.

Application Requirements
**[Updated Date] Review of application materials has been extended to Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

Salary range for this position is: $50,232 - 65,880 per year (depending on experience)

Application Procedures:

Attached current Resume
Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to remote operations, pending public health guidance. Per CDC and WA Public Health directions, at this time we will be practicing social distancing and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Essential Functions

Conducting financial analysis in support of college administration and personnel in the planning, implementation, and management of fiscal resources and utilization.
Serving as primary point of contact for unit, divisional, and program offices on fiscal matters. Providing guidance on and collaborates in the development and revision of budgets.
Working on the College's budget management and annual budget process based on established procedures.
Responding to budget concerns from departments, researching root cause of discrepancy and work with appropriate department(s) to refine processes to prevent errors from upstream.
Developing and assisting in the development of fiscal training and training materials for college personnel.
Conducting analysis of proposed annual funding allocation model, approves, sets up appropriate budget accounts and revisions.
Monitoring the budgetary elements of position control reporting to the Director on the fiscal impacts of position changes across the college.
Supporting the Business Office's interface with the college's Financial Aid Office, lending expertise and assistance in the distribution of financial aid resources.
Developing cost-benefit, cost allocation, and forecasting models to support decision-making.
Working on the College's capital project funding monitoring funding and conducting cost analysis when needed.
Collaborating with stakeholders across the District to develop and standardize business processes.
Providing essential back-up for the fiscal monitoring, reconciliation, and regulatory compliance of State Board (SBCTC) and federal grants, the Seattle Colleges Foundation and other private source of awards; creating, preparing, and processing invoices and other documentation for grant and contracts.
Working on other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, or statistics, or a related field
Three years of full-time professional experience in budget development, budget management, fiscal analysis, or financial management.
Ability to develop, analyze, document and monitor budgets and appropriations.
Ability to coordinate and provide technical support to the preparation of analysis for budget development and spending plans.
Demonstrated experience working with office software and applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, as well as financial systems such as PeopleSoft.
Demonstrated advanced skill in using Microsoft Excel (such as use of VLOOKUP, pivot table & reporting, use of functions and formulas, data analysis, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, stay on task with frequent interruptions, and meet work deadlines.
High degree of attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex ideas and communicate with clarity in written and oral communication.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across all functional areas in a diverse team environment.
Familiarity with, and ability to interpret, FAM, RCW, SBCTC and State of Washington policies, rules, and regulations or other similar state financial and budget related rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements
Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Accommodation Statement
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants: the ability to operate office equipment, the ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials, and the ability to exchange information on the phone or in person.

EEO Statement
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of ullying behaviors, including cyber bullying.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college's Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

To apply, visit https://hcprd.ctclink.us/psp/tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=60&JobOpeningId=10440&PostingSeq=1