Budget Manager
About The Position
Budget Development Leads the budget development process, including communication, training, budget committee coordination and execution, and budget compilation. Analyzes submitted budgets for reasonableness and to ensure opportunities are maximized. Reconciles loaded budget to board-approved budget. Budget Analysis Maintains a variety of reports, including scenario modeling, benchmarking, capital renewal schedules, fringe benefits, course and lab fee reasonableness, etc. Shares timely communication on trends requiring attention. Budget Reporting and Documentation Files annual state reports. Prepares cabinet and board-level reports. Prepares ad hoc budget reports. Advises Business Center staff regarding departmental budget reporting, as needed. Creates and maintains procedural documentation. Budget Transactional Coverage Serves comprehensively as a backup for all entry and roll-forward activities. Serves comprehensively as backup for epaf reviews and approvals. Serves comprehensively as backup for vacancy and position maintenance. Other Collaborates on continuous improvement projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar with at least 15 semester hours in accounting-related courses.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- At least five years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience at an institution of higher education.
- Proficiency with Ellucian’s Banner software.
Responsibilities
- Leads the budget development process, including communication, training, budget committee coordination and execution, and budget compilation.
- Analyzes submitted budgets for reasonableness and to ensure opportunities are maximized.
- Reconciles loaded budget to board-approved budget.
- Maintains a variety of reports, including scenario modeling, benchmarking, capital renewal schedules, fringe benefits, course and lab fee reasonableness, etc.
- Shares timely communication on trends requiring attention.
- Files annual state reports.
- Prepares cabinet and board-level reports.
- Prepares ad hoc budget reports.
- Advises Business Center staff regarding departmental budget reporting, as needed.
- Creates and maintains procedural documentation.
- Serves comprehensively as a backup for all entry and roll-forward activities.
- Serves comprehensively as backup for epaf reviews and approvals.
- Serves comprehensively as backup for vacancy and position maintenance.
- Collaborates on continuous improvement projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
