Director, Budget – Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement Financial Operations

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

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About The Position

This position is an integral member of the Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement Financial Operations team, reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs – Budget & Personnel. Position will assist with the preparation and development of the annual budget for the Division of Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement. Position will also have responsibilities tied to monthly financial variance analysis, forecasting, and preparing various deliverables associated with month-end closings as required. Candidate must have ability to clearly communicate and present information regarding the financial operations.

Requirements

Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment.
Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
Proven ability to develop financial modeling scenarios to support decision making.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to share financial information in concise easily understood manner.
Ability to establish goals and objectives that support the financial operating plan.
Advanced Skills in Excel Suite; including latest AI toolset.
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Proven adaptability, flexibility, and creativity.
Ability to lead, motivate, direct, and communicate with all levels of employees.
Demonstrated ability to thrive within a team structure and work independently.
Responsive and timely decision-making.
Capacity to manage complex operational priorities.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
Minimum 8 years of financial management and analysis or related experience required.

Nice To Haves

CPA or Master of Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination of the strategic planning, development, and administration of the annual budget for the Division of Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement.
Coordinates month-end financial projections and variance reporting deadlines for the Division of Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement.
Ensure month-end closing, consolidated summary reports, necessary accruals, balance sheet, sales tax, corporate card reconciliations are completed in accordance to GAAP.
Prepare variance analysis and reporting, including concise narratives detailing operation financial position to plan.
Assists with the oversight and input of budgetary data into university budgeting system.
Ability to provide analytical evaluation of overall financial operations to make recommendations and adjustments based on financial needs.
Ability to concisely provide financial narratives addressing underlying cause of financial variance.
Present monthly and quarterly budget updates to the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and make assessments as to the overall status of the divisional budget.
Develops audit processes for ensuring that units are adhering to approved financial parameters and internal financial controls.
Forms close working relationships with all unit department heads to address strategic and critical budgetary needs.
Assist with the coordination of year-end closing processes for all units and ensure all accounts are in compliance by closing deadlines.
Remain current on all University financial processes and systems and disseminate new information to the staff.
Ability to create financial training and onboarding for all new staff in both financial and non-financial roles.
Prepare and submit various Workday business process entries as needed.
Maintain highest level of Workday Finance and budgetary system expertise.
Ensure Division follows generally accepted policies and procedures from Controller’s Office.
Assist in the review and vetting of all business plans for capital and non-capital projects for assigned units.
Prepare various ad-hoc reports as needed.
Other duties as assigned.