Budget Analyst

Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!  

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace  

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.  

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!   

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.  

• Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.  

• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.  

• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.  

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  

Opportunity:   

Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard!  

Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that’s at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today.  

Support the Director, University Budget, and the Executive Director Finance and Budget, in the daily operation of the University Budget Office and Finance and Budget functions. Responsible for essential functions within the University Budget Office which may include position management and salary savings tracking; coordinate various budget projects throughout the year; ongoing communication and consulting on financial issues with faculty and staff at all levels within the University; training to assist cost center managers and specialists understand fiscal responsibility and use of information systems; regular and ad hoc report generation and analysis; budget preparation and analysis; regular review and processing of budget requests; and other budget-related activities as assigned.

• Support the Director, University Budget, and the Executive Director Finance and Budget, in the daily operation of the University Budget Office and Finance and Budget functions. Responsible for essential functions within the University Budget Office which may include position management and salary savings tracking; coordinate various budget projects throughout the year; ongoing communication and consulting on financial issues with faculty and staff at all levels within the University; training to assist cost center managers and specialists understand fiscal responsibility and use of information systems; regular and ad hoc report generation and analysis; budget preparation and analysis; regular review and processing of budget requests; and other budget-related activities as assigned.
• Generating reports, analyzing data, and providing information and/or recommendations to the University Budget Director and University leadership for process improvements and Workday enhancements.
• Provide live Teams training to end users and update training materials as needed including posting to ERNIE. Work with team leadership to implement improvements for training methods and content.
• Various annual budget projects including, but not limited to, primary responsibility for overall Sponsored Projects, Research Incentive Account and Donor Sponsored Program year-end rollover effort; coordinate annual revenue and expense budget; analyze groups of accounts for future year budget estimate. Assist with annual budget cycle tasks including, but not limited to, review and entry/upload during revenue and expense processes; other tasks as required.
• Review and process budget amendments and requests for accuracy of approval, intent, execution, and funding. Includes judgment and decision making based on the impact of transactions for University financial reporting, compliance, and budgets. Knowledge and understanding of required journal entries and ability to submit request to Accounting.
• Work with budget department team members on Inbox requests daily to provide guidance to end users on requests and tasks. Must have a comprehensive understanding of all University accounts, including restrictions, limitations, and allowable accounting. Judgment in accordance with budgetary guidelines and practices.
• Maintain department ERNIE web site to include: ensuring the latest files and forms are posted; site is easily navigated; source documents are filed appropriately, and announcements are current. Work collaboratively with IT to ensure Workday dashboard has updated links and announcements posted. Continually document and improve all processes within the department.