BUDGET ANALYST

Shift:Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00

Department: Hospital Financial Services

Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $59,322 - $96,762, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

Coordinate operating budget process including budget development, monitoring, and reporting for both accounting and budget systems. Leads the implementation of new or changes to existing information technology systems and process improvements. Performs complex financial analyses to support facility business planning and development and ensures financial reporting is in compliance with University, State, and Federal regulations, including grant and contract compliance.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Develop and manage annual operating and/or capital budget for MUHC, working with internal and external constituents, utilizing the appropriate budget system. Provide annual training to managers.

Design, develop, maintain, and present executive and management level reports for monitoring and actual spending compared to the budget. Provide monthly updates to leadership on budget variances. Monitor variances and reallocation of resources from budget pools.

Oversee the daily/monthly review of budget variances to assure proper recording of operating revenues and expenses.

Provide budget and financial analysis support to financial leaders and managers throughout the organization. Understand and provide support to leaders and managers in understanding budget guidelines, standards and procedures for budget allocations, volume projections, expenditures, contracts, and revenues.

Monitor and evaluate operating budget and actual variances to ensure compliance, fiscal stewardship, and accurate reporting. Provide support to leaders and managers in understanding and use of a variety of financial and budget reporting resources.

Assist in analysis and management of transactions in accordance with University and MU Health Care policies and procedures.

Perform other accounting functions within controller's office, develops queries, and other reports as requested.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business.

Required Five (5) years of experience in financial reporting, fiscal management, or related work ensuring responsible budget allocations and expenditures; budget recommendations, and monitor/control of unit expenditures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.