Fiscal Analyst

State of Illinois•Henderson, WA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fiscal Analyst performs financial analysis and coordinates the development and implementation of budget recommendations for the Agency, including data collection and reporting, budget planning and development, and related research and administrative functions; serves a key role in both operating and capital reporting processes and cycles. This is a covered position under the State Universities Civil Service System.

Requirements

Any one or combination totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the categories below: College coursework comparable to that in a field related to financial analysis/planning such as accounting, business administration, economics, finance, statistics, or a closely related field (30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months), Associate degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months, 90-semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months), Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months), Master’s Degree equals four (4) years (48 months))
Work experience in developing financial or economic analyses, research designs, strategic plans, or data models (One (1) year (12-months) of professional level progressively responsible financial work experience)
Strong project management and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft products including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
Expert level Microsoft Excel skills: Demonstrated experience working with large and complex workbooks, proficiency in developing complex formulas and functions, conditional logic, PivotTables, reconciliation techniques, and deep analysis of large datasets, experience auditing and troubleshooting workbooks including identifying formula and data inconsistencies, validating results, maintaining data traceability, and improving data collection templates
Knowledge and experience in preparation and analysis of various financial reports
Knowledge of federal, state and university policies including accounting practices
Knowledge of financial systems and its relationship and interactions with other systems both internally and externally
Excellent interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork; ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders; responds to inquiries with courtesy and timeliness
Skill in assessing organizations/institutions to propose improvements or take corrective action
Ability to prioritize tasks and functions.
Ability to work independently to accomplish goals.
Ability to design and implement solutions to complex problems.
Ability to exercise discretion with confidential and pre-decisional materials
A resume is required as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application in order to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of IL higher education system
Knowledge of IL budgeting process
Experience supporting a recurring statutory reporting cycle

Responsibilities

Coordinates data collection, data entry, validation, and data reporting associated with various required reports for the higher education system, across both operating and capital submissions
Leads and conducts financial analysis for public universities and agencies across various higher education financial policy areas, including revenue and expenditure analysis
Coordinates and performs key components of the annual operating budget development process, including collecting and validating historical data and budget requests from universities and agencies; conducting analysis; and preparing tables, materials, and recommendations for annual Board items and the Budget Book
Coordinates and conducts analysis supporting the annual capital budget development process, including review of RAMP submissions from universities and agencies, data validation, tracking, analysis, and reporting
Develops, maintains, and analyzes various institutional databases related to tuition and fee charges and student financial aid
Other duties as assigned within scope of position