Budget Manager
About The Position
The Budget Manager supports the University’s budget planning and management through professional support in budget management, development, execution, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and reporting to ensure maximum efficiency for financial resources and upper management decision making. The Budget Manager manages and analyzes the University’s budgets through the different phases of the budget process and present recommendations to the Assistant Vice President for Budget and Financial Planning for continuous process improvements so the University as a whole function in an effective manner. Serves as the Budget Officer trainer and compliance officer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management or Public Administration.
- Knowledge of and experience in using mainframe and/or server based administrative computer systems required.
- Skilled communicator and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
- Experience in providing excellent customer service to the public required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite to complete analyses and present results; immediate proficiency in WORD and EXCEL and the aptitude to become proficient with ACCESS within 6 six months, required.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in economics, Business Administration, Public Administration or Finance preferred.
- Knowledge of budgeting for public higher education institutions, preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s planning and budgeting cycle, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supports the University’s budget planning and management through professional support in budget management, development, execution, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and reporting to ensure maximum efficiency for financial resources and upper management decision making.
- Manages and analyzes the University’s budgets through the different phases of the budget process.
- Presents recommendations to the Assistant Vice President for Budget and Financial Planning for continuous process improvements.
- Serves as the Budget Officer trainer and compliance officer.
Benefits
- Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) - Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
- 403(b) (TIAA)
- Comprehensive medical & dental plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid annual and sick leave
- Paid state and federal holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
