Director Division Budget & Operations

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

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About The Position

This position prepares, monitors and maintains control of revenues and expenditures within a unit, and may serve as the senior budget role for that unit. Responsible for ensuring compliance and interpretation of federal, state and local regulation in addition to applicable University policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, finance or business administration and 4 years of experience in financial administration, sponsored project or budget management; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Thorough knowledge of (or ability to rapidly assimilate and retain) University fiscal and administrative policy, procedure and practices.
Thorough knowledge of sound business management principles, policies, and techniques.
Ability to work under considerable pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks, and to coordinate the work of others.
Marked ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Functional computer applications skills.
Ability to work on complex and confidential tasks utilizing judgment, tact, and resourcefulness.
Knowledge of safe working procedures and security measures related to work performed.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree with five years of progressively responsible budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning experience in a higher education (or similar) setting.
Thorough knowledge of current accounting principles, and applicable laws and regulations.
Advanced demonstrated skills in financial analysis and direct experience with administration of sponsored projects.
Skilled with computer applications in budgeting and financial planning models.
Experience working in an academic unit.
Experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

Serves as financial advisor to head of college or division.
Leads and directs the development, implementation and administration of budget activities and operational functions (including HR/payroll liaison, space, IT, communication, strategy, procurement).
Manages all functions associated with developing and monitoring the college or division annual budget.
Develops and coordinates annual operating budget planning process and develops funding strategies.
Forecasts revenues, expenditures, and year end budget balances.
Performs and interprets financial analyses to assure effective, efficient allocation of resources.
Performs regular financial and personnel reviews for all sponsored project accounts in the college/division to ensure compliance with federal cost principles, University policy and sponsor terms and conditions.
Develops projections of project expenditures to determine need for additional funds, potential overruns, and supplemental requests to sponsors.
Makes recommendations for corrections or budget transfers when needed.
Counters with research leadership as well as principal investigators about project status and helps to identify bridge funding when appropriate.