Cleveland State University
Senior Budget Analyst
🇺🇸 Cleveland, OH
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Finance
🗓️ January 12th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
- Manage, monitor, and reconcile financial activities at University and departmental levels.
- Support annual budget development, administration, and reporting.
- Interpret Cleveland State University policies, procedures, and strategic goals.
- Prepare planning documents and enter data into the planning system.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance financial analysis accuracy and timeliness.
- Use PeopleSoft, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
- Must have a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field with four years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience.
- Preferred qualifications include CPA certification, MBA or advanced degree, and higher education budget experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills required.
- Position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, within the Budget & Financial Analysis department.
Senior Budget Analyst Full Description
Posting Category | Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade | 07
Salary Plan | Professional Non Bargaining
Hiring Range /Pay Rate |
Department | Budget & Financial Analysis
Department Description |
Position Location | Main Campus
FTE | 1.0
Job Summary | Manages, monitors and reconciles University and departmental financial activity. Supports development and administration of the annual budget and reporting, assisting in interpreting Cleveland State University policies, procedures and strategic goals, preparing planning documents and entering data into the planning system. Supports continuous improvement efforts to increase the University’s ability to retrieve timely and accurate financial analyses. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting or related field, or four (4) years equivalent combination of education, training or experience Four (4) years progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or budget administration Prior experience working with Peoplesoft, Oracle or similar ERP system
Preferred Qualifications | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Masters Business Administration (MBA) or advanced degree in accounting or finance Budget experience with an institution of higher education
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) | Experience with interpretation and application of current U.S. generally accepted accounting standards. Works collaboratively with others to support improvements, streamline and standardize reports and procedures to gain efficiencies and mitigate waste. Critical thinker with strong analytical, demonstrated problem solving skills, and ability to manage ambiguity. Demonstrated passion, idealism, positive attitude, mission driven and self-directed. Possesses a high level of personal and professional ethics and integrity. Must have excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to prepare and present leadership-ready comprehensive documents in multiple formats (e.g. executive summaries, presentations, workbooks, memos, etc.). Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel (advanced knowledge), Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Requisition Number | PT0703746S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicant Instructions | Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week | 40
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm
Advertising Copy |
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Posted Date | 01/08/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Review Begins | 01/15/2026
Tentative Start Date |
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- CSU Website
- Other
- If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.
- Yes
- No
- * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, accounting or related field and four (4) years progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or budget administration OR do you have a a high school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent and eight (8) years progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or budget administration?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have experience working with Peoplesoft, Oracle or similar ERP system?
- Yes
- No
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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