Budget Analyst II

Working Title: Budget Analyst

Department Name/Division: Budget Planning Administration

Division: Administration and Finance

Classification Title: Budget Analyst II

Classification Salary Range: $5,178 - $7,543 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $5,717 - $6,438 per month.

The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

About the Department

California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is a dynamic and diverse campus dedicated to student success, community engagement, and inclusive excellence. The Budget Planning and Administration team plays a critical role in supporting the University’s financial health and strategic priorities. Join a collaborative team that values innovation, accountability, and service in a mission-driven higher education environment.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the University Budget Director, the Budget Analyst II performs complex budget and financial analysis in support of the University’s operating budget. This position has primary responsibility for position management and salary budget administration and ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data across multiple enterprise systems.

The incumbent works independently to process budget transactions, perform financial forecasting, reconcile accounts, and support fiscal year-end processes. The role also serves as a resource to campus departments, providing guidance on budget policies, procedures, and financial systems. This position operates in a professional office environment and requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage university budgets across multiple funding sources, including monitoring expenditures and fund balances
• Perform financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support institutional decision-making
• Process and reconcile budget transactions, including transfers, allocations, and fiscal year-end activities
• Manage position funding and labor cost distribution processes, ensuring data accuracy across systems
• Serve as a subject matter expert for financial and budget systems (e.g., CHRS/CFS, Questica), including troubleshooting and system support
• Provide consultation, training, and guidance to campus departments on budget processes, policies, and financial systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Additional experience that demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities of this position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental budgeting and accounting;

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance;

• Excellent organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills (i.e., financial and data analysis, multiple fund sources).

• Ability to monitor and reconcile financial activity, as well as assist to make financial projections and prepare related reports (e.g. budgeting and reconciliation for capital projects, multiple fund sources).

• Ability to take the initiative, anticipate problems, and assist in solving issues in a timely manner;

• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment;

• Ability to assist to formulate well-reasoned courses of action of solutions to problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field, with a concentration in public or business administration, Accounting, or Finance is highly desirable.

• Experience with automated financial systems, complex spreadsheets, databases, and/or database query tools is desirable but not required.
• Experience using CMS/CFS (Common Management System - Financials, HR) or other similar software enterprise systems is highly desirable.

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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