DescriptionPosition Summary
Established in 2008, the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences is breaking new ground by combining knowledge gained through the behavioral sciences with knowledge gained from the community. The College serves approximately 3,100 students with seven undergraduate, 14 master's, and seven doctoral programs housed in six academic departments/schools.
Reporting to the Manager of Fiscal and Business Administration, the Fiscal and Business Analyst position supports financial operations and administration by providing fiscal and budget analysis and support to the college and ensuring compliance with financial controls by monitoring, tracking, and reconciling departmental resources.
ResponsibilitiesPrimary Job Duties
Balances the budgets by performing a detailed review and analysis of the actual vs. budget for numerous accounts. Advises management of potential areas of over/under allocation, and when any budget transfers need to take place.
Reconciles a variety of accounts such as E&G, USF Foundation, Research Foundation, Research Initiatives, Auxiliary, Carry-Forward, and Convenience funds and resolves any discrepancies.
- Prepares financial reports, statements and spreadsheets to consolidate financial activities, which are utilized by management, PIs and/or accountable officers.
- Prepares and develops financial projections/forecasts, "what if" scenarios, budget control systems, cash management systems, etc. and works with management on financial planning and reporting at monthly, quarterly and yearly intervals.
Gathers data and assists in the preparation of the yearly operating budget/plan to be submitted to the central Budget office and/or other administrative departments.
Prepares annual budgets for assigned programs to submit to Financial Leadership
Completes in-year forecasting and prepares historical trend analysis reports.
Performs other programs, auxiliary or department specific financial or budget related activities.
Monitors payroll expenses and may advise on appropriate chart fields/accounts for salary expenditures. Assists in planning for future salary & rate budget allocations. Completes RSA checks each pay period to ensure correct use of funds.
Analysis to ensure that all activity is following departmental policy, USF policies/regulations and state/federal statutes.