Business Analyst-General Construction

About the Company

The company is one of the nation's largest and most progressive community college systems, serving more than 200,000 students annually across nine colleges. With an expansive, multi-billion-dollar bond-funded construction and modernization program, they are dedicated to improving educational facilities, strengthening campus infrastructure, and supporting the success and well-being of its diverse student population.

About the Position

The Business Analyst plays a critical role within the company's Construction & Capital Programs division. As a subject matter expert on departmental systems, system integration, and implementation projects, you will support financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and bond program compliance.

This role requires a highly analytical professional with strong accounting and financial reporting expertise. You will reconcile accounts, prepare reports, resolve discrepancies, manage journal entries, support audits, and ensure financial compliance for construction- and bond-related activities. You will collaborate with internal teams, campuses, vendors, and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate deliverables across month-end, year-end, and project cycles.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as SME for department systems, integrations, and implementation projects
• Reconcile financial accounts and reports; identify and resolve discrepancies

• Interface with district personnel, internal auditors, and external auditors

• Identify errors and develop innovative methods to improve accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain strong internal controls and process efficiency

• Coordinate month-end and year-end activities with stakeholders and campuses
• Support accrual processes and ensure timely closeout

• Prepare routing and approval documentation
• Approve/release invoices according to accounting procedures

• Prepare or review vendor files and payment support documentation
• Support general contractor payment analysis
• Collaborate with accounting and program staff on bond-related matters
• Evaluate financial compliance with bond program requirements
• Complete additional bond-related assignments as directed

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related fields
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline
• Experience with business enterprise systems or accounting software
• Strong analytical skills and experience performing historical trend analysis
• Proven ability to create and interpret monthly financial reports
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present to all organizational levels

• Bond program experience
• Construction program experience
• Experience with Costpoint and/or Proliance

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and public-sector guidelines
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Participation in state retirement and pension programs
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Professional development opportunities within a large, mission-driven public institution