Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R107310

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (7 Salaried)

Position Description:

As an integral member of the University of Louisville's central budget office, the Budget Analyst III will assist with the creation, monitoring and analysis of the university’s annual operating and capital budget. In addition, this position engages in high-level budget reporting, forecasting and provides analytical support to the Director of Budget and Planning through the careful review of budget requests, budget-to-actual revenue and expense monitoring, and analyses of financial operations. This position informs and guides other finance team members across the university as it relates to budget and financial aspects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with the timely and accurate completion of the annual operating budget for university, which includes reviewing and analyzing academic and support unit budget submission, and providing support, training and guidance on the university budget system.
Review, analyze, and process budget requests and budget revisions.
Monitor university revenues and expenses to ensure a stable financial position which includes running data queries and updating budget files to maintain accurate financial reporting.
Provide support as needed to complete the state biennial budget submission.
Complete and evaluate information for both internal and external reports and analyses.
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues within the budget office and across the university’s campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in business, finance, or accounting with some familiarity of postsecondary education or public sector.
Ability to manipulate large data sets in Excel using formulas or pivot tables
Ability to prepare executive level reports that provide clear and concise information
Familiarity with Workday Finance and/or Adaptive Planning
Ability to convey complex information effectively through oral and written communication
Fundamental knowledge of budgeting, finance and accounting principles
Strong analytical skills

Competencies

Proficient with Microsoft products, especially Excel
Organized and ability to track assignments with limited oversight and respond to emails in a timely manner
Team-focused; ability to work well with others and contribute to the overall mission and objectives of the office and university

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.