Assistant Budget Director

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•$102,197 - $112,955•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Budget Director provides budget and financial services for the University of Colorado Denver by coordinating the request and operating budget cycles in an efficient and timely manner. In this role, the Assistant Budget Director will work with many constituencies including campus administration, campus operating units, employee groups, and the President’s Office.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, or directly related field from an accredited institution.
Four years of progressively responsible finance or budget related experience, with at least one year in higher education or state government.
The position requires extensive, diverse and progressively responsible experience, including direct responsibility for higher education budgets.
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising a team of analysts.
PeopleSoft or other Oracle-based financial system experience is highly desired.
Anaplan based budgeting system experience is highly desired.
Experience with the State of Colorado and/or University of Colorado budgetary processes is highly desired.
Leadership and team development skills.
Advanced knowledge of fiscal management and HR practices.
Ability to influence institutional financial strategy.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Demonstrate an exceptional understanding of access and engagement with a commitment to developing equitable practices.
Knowledge of accounting and budgeting processes.
Ability to evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements.
Demonstrated competence in the use of MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel and MS Access, for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics, and decision support.
Analytical skills including the ability to apply math (algebra) skills, analyze implications of changes in methods, input data, policies, etc.
Able to analyze and interpret financial data by using spreadsheets, databases, and modeling applications.
Understanding of higher education policies and issues.
Understanding of relational database concepts and queries.
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage interrelated and/or complex issues or transactions.
Ability to evaluate policies and exercise good judgment in the interpretation and application of procedures and rules.

Responsibilities

Supervises team of three Budget Analysts engaged in providing budget support for all administrative units and the Denver schools & colleges, including preparing annual budget requests, regular budget analysis, and revisions.
Assist in reconciling and implementing the annual CU Denver operating budget in collaboration with the Anschutz team.
Collaborate with Denver School and College fiscal managers with developing and maintaining budgets.
Identify inefficient processes and make recommendations for improvement.
Preparation of the annual University of Colorado Denver Budget Data document for state General Fund support by gathering data in accordance with state, CCHE, and University guidelines and specific formats. Develops related Budget Data schedules on data and information for student enrollment, tuition, and other programs.
Monitor the budgetary data maintained in the University financial reporting system by reviewing departmental changes to initial operating budgets for reasonable budgeting decisions, compliance with applicable guidelines, and proper preparation.
Assists in responding to requests for information from the President’s Office, auditors, Administration and outside agencies.
Manage processes in Anaplan through verifying system data, preparing drivers, determining Denver Campus security, creating reports, and managing documentation and training.
Oversee the communications and change management for Anaplan including ensuring the distribution of information to end users on system design, updates, training, and deadlines.