Dept Number/Name: 0-2108-000 / Computer Science & Engineering

College Division: Acad Affairs-Coll Engineering

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 9782 / Fiscal & Business Analyst Sr.

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $64,000 - $78,000

Position Number: 00058905

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The vision for the College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing is to offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare USF students for high-demand careers, empower faculty to conduct scholarly research that leads to groundbreaking discoveries and technological advancements, grow industry partnerships and promote ethical considerations and trust throughout the digital transformation underway in our world.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This job will report into an administrative management position such as a Director, Associate or Assistant Director, Dean, Associate or Assistant Dean, program Director, Department Head, or similar position. The job class specializes in financial reporting and analysis, fiscal resource management, and budget analysis. the Fiscal and Business Analyst provides financial information through budget projections and financial forecasting (e.g expected cash flow, anticipated revenue or income) to help in financial planning, identifying trends in departmental spending, etc. Positions in this job class develop financial reports, statements and spreadsheets. for use by management in determining current and future financial position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Balances the budget(s) by performing a detailed review and analysis of the actual vs. budget for numerous accounts. Advises management/faculty/PIs of potential areas of over/under allocation, and when any budget transfers need to take place.

Prepares financial reports, statements and spreadsheets to consolidate financial activities, which are utilized by management, PIs and/or accountable officers.

Reconciles all accounts such as E&G, grant, USF Foundation, Research Foundation, Rebate Accounts, Auxiliary accounts, carry-forward, etc. and resolves any discrepancies. May review and make adjustments to initial reconciliations done by fiscal support positions. May maintain an additional `shadow financial system.

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.

Assists faculty/PIs with budget development and other grant related fiscal activities.

Manages cash flow for an Auxiliary operation, department, or grant by monitoring expenditures, requesting funds, preparing cash operating plans, etc.

Perform accounting and financial tasks for loans and interest payments related to large purchases or projects which have been financed.

Recommends appropriate accounting controls to be implemented and develops new and/or makes revisions to previous fiscal procedures for the department, division, grant or college.

Has approval authority for all purchasing related activities and provides oversight by monitoring how purchases are affecting the budget, for compliance with USF policies and OMB guidelines, and for appropriate spending limits.

Monitors payroll expenses and may advise on appropriate chartfields/accounts for salary expenditures. Assists in planning for future salary & rate budget allocations.

Performs other program, grant, auxiliary or department specific financial or budget related activities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or other field directly related to the position's specific responsibilities and 4-6 years of fiscal related work experience; or a Bachelor's degree in no specific required field and fours years of fiscal related work experience; or six years fiscal related work experience. Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelors degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a masters degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration
required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the
advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38273

Posting Date: 11/21/2024

Posting End Date: 12/05/2024

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