Budget Manager

Georgia Department of Revenue•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Columbus Technical College is seeking a full-time, exempt Budget Manager in its Administrative Services Division. The position prepares annual and operating budgets, budget revisions, supporting schedules and documents, and analyzes, interprets, and develops budgetary data. The Budget Manager also manages complex activities and oversees contributions toward the college’s goals, objectives, and mission. The role supports assigned program areas through budget preparation and forecasting, financial analysis and reporting, expenditure review, and technical assistance. It also assists grant managers with financial analysis and reporting for state, local, and federal grants and ensures transactions follow established guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Three years of full-time related work experience in a position directly related to the job.
An equivalent combination of education and job-specific experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if it provides the knowledge, experience, and competencies required to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with budgets in an educational institution.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency in creating pivot tables to analyze data.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing annual operating budgets and supporting schedules for assigned program areas in accordance with appropriations and departmental instructions.
Communicate with departments about budgetary needs.
Prepare short-term and long-term budget forecasts.
Prepare and provide financial summaries, reports, and recommendations as needed.
Analyze and identify potential financial and budgetary risks.
Analyze financial statistics and other accounting data to identify trends affecting the campus’s fiscal position.
Develop budget revisions and supporting schedules and documents for the annual operating budget.
Assist with completing budget requests and provide technical assistance on financial matters.
Perform monthly departmental expenditure analysis.
Assist grant managers with financial analysis and reporting for state, local, and federal grants.
Ensure all financial transactions adhere to established guidelines.
Cross-train to learn other job duties and responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.