Senior Budget Analyst

The Beach • Long Beach, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience required.
• Proficiency in PeopleSoft Financials, HR systems, integrated financial reporting tools, and advanced Excel functionality, including financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas, and data analysis techniques, is essential.
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
• Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or fiscal management, preferably in higher education or the public sector organization.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of budgeting principles and concepts preferably within higher education or public sector organization.
• Demonstrated experience in financial forecasting, variance analysis, and budget development.
• Experience using financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft or similar ERP systems) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the campus subject matter expert on student fee revenue, developing and maintaining methodologies to project revenues based on fee changes, enrollment trends, waiver activity, and other key variables.
• Conduct scenario-based forecasting (“what-if” analysis) using trend analysis and forecasting principles to support current and future budget planning.
• Play a key role in preparing the campus budget submission of the Campus Operating Budget and all non-General Fund areas, collaborating with budget managers across units (e.g., Foundation, Lottery, Parking, Housing, Student Health Center, CPaCE) for reporting to the Chancellor's Office.
• Provide analytical support for annual GAAP audit processes as requested by the Controller's Office.
• Review and recommend improvements to the financial chart of accounts to enhance efficiency and reduce redundancy.
• Prepare and publish the annual Internal Budget Document (IBD), including financial schedules and salary reports as needed.

Benefits

• Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior