What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at SUNY Buffalo State?
Position Information
About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional
Professional
Department
Financial Management
Local Title
Financial Analyst
Budget Title
Senior Staff Assistant
Rank
SL-3
Line Number
23525
Salary Range
Competitive
FTE
Full-Time
Negotiating Unit
UUP
FLSA
Exempt
Department Website
https://budget.buffalostate.edu/
Brief Job Description
Internal applications are being accepted for the following position on campus. This is an internal job posting open to employees of Buffalo State University who are currently paid from any state-appropriated-funds payroll.
This position is lead by the Associate Vice President of Budget and Finance. Financial Analyst will aid in the development, implementation and analysis of various campus budgets and funding sources. The successful candidate must be a self-motivated, team-oriented individual wishing to join a professional staff in a fast-paces environment.
Key responsibilities include:
This position is lead by the Associate Vice President of Budget and Finance. Financial Analyst will aid in the development, implementation and analysis of various campus budgets and funding sources. The successful candidate must be a self-motivated, team-oriented individual wishing to join a professional staff in a fast-paces environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Execute allocation, expenditure, and revenue transfers, both internally and inter-agency, in both FMS and Banner.
- Report and monitor budgets, spend, and a variety of program activity
- Assign and track line numbers as part of position management
- Perform bi-weekly payroll reconciliations of FTE, budgeted salary and espenses, both year to date and year over year
- Internal control management of audits and identification of financial risks
- Perform salary and revenue projections for all funds
- Assist with tracking and monitoring all SUNY funded initiatives
- Serve as a Security Administrator for business systems
- Maintain chart of accounts and BI account group security
- Assist with all year end processes and reports
- Preparation of invoices for a variety of programs
Skills:
- Possess a positive attitude, and adaptability to continual change
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively, and in a collegial and professional manner, with colleagues, management, faculty, staff, SUNY, and third party contacts
- The ability to multi-task, meet goals and deadlines
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree in a business related field from an accredited institution
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a role with significant financial analysis
- Bachelors or Masters degree
- Experience in higher education business, accounting, or finance related operations
- Familiarity with Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) and Banner
Anticipated Date of Hire
04/01/2025
Priority Review Date
Application Deadline Date
03/07/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Contact Person
Contact Email
Contact Fax
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7787
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.
Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.
New York State Executive Order 161
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a.
