Assistant Director, Budget and Financial Planning
About The Position
University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL) is seeking an Assistant Director, Budget Services to support the University's financial operations by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of budget data across systems, providing technical and transactional support to departments, and administering budgeting tools and processes in alignment with University policy. The role serves as a key liaison between Budget and Financial Planning and academic/administrative units, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of budget adjustments, personnel funding, reporting, and upholding data integrity to support informed decision-making across the institution. The position does not carry independent budget authority but exercises judgment in validating funding sources, compliance, and process integrity. A successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate a high degree of accuracy, enjoy independently investigating complex problems, be self-motivated and proactively recommend technical and procedural improvements with minimal oversight, and serve as a strategic and trusted advisor.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, data analytics, or management information systems.
- Strong accounting, financial modeling and analysis, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of fund accounting in higher education, government, or health care.
- Proficient with Microsoft suite of products. Advanced experience with Excel and Teams.
- Experience with extraction and presentation of financial data through SQL/query, or a business intelligence tool such as Cognos, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly master new technical skills. Ability to research new technologies and recommend technical solutions to management.
- Ability to collaborate with team members in department and cross-functional and effectively support users in a professional manner.
- Excellent communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Must possess a high degree of initiative, self-direction, critical & creative thinking, and independent judgment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the Office of Budget and Financial Planning.
- Perform ad-hoc analysis and modeling in support of central planning activities.
- Prepare statistical/financial analysis and forecasts including Quarterly projections, full costing, long range planning, and other ad hoc analysis and modeling in support of central planning activities.
- Serve as functional system administrator for campus budget system, budget change request system, and liaison with UM System Enterprise System Team.
- Provide stakeholder support through the development and execution of the annual budget cycle.
- Monitor adherence to approved revenue and expense budgets.
- Perform monthly processes to maintain accurate position management controls and funding.
- Support process improvement initiatives across campus, such as report development and the rollout of new analytic technologies.
- Additional duties include management reporting, financial training for various constituents, and the support of the University's systems, tools, and processes.
Benefits
- This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
