Finance/Budget Manager
About The Position
The Facilities and Business Operations team at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service. The Finance/Budget Manager delivers financial reports and analysis to support UCF Facilities and Business Operations strategic goals. This role provides exceptional customer service by providing leadership with data-based actionable insights. It also fosters a culture of continuous improvement by developing a team of analysts and enhancing business processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or combination of relevant comparable education and experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
- Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license.
- All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in financial reporting and analysis in direct support of senior or executive-level leadership.
- 4+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience in accounting.
- Experience working in a large, decentralized organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis for the UCF IT budget (~$90M+), providing insights to support decision-making.
- Manage daily budget and accounting operations with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
- Partner with the CIO and UCF IT leadership to deliver data-driven analysis and financial recommendations aligned with their priorities.
- Serve as a leader to a team of analysts, including hiring, coaching, developing, and recognizing staff.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance business processes.
- Promote a strong customer service mindset through responsive, solution-oriented support, and expertise.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- annual and sick time off
- paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts
- tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
