Budget Manager

Job Responsibilities Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Finance & Business, the Budget Manager develops and maintains the university’s budgets, analyzes budget and financial data and trends, and prepares regular and ad hoc reports. Budget Development Leads the budget development process, including communication, training, budget committee coordination and execution, and budget compilation. Analyzes submitted budgets for reasonableness and to ensure opportunities are maximized. Reconciles loaded budget to board-approved budget. Budget Analysis Maintains a variety of reports, including scenario modeling, benchmarking, capital renewal schedules, fringe benefits, course and lab fee reasonableness, etc. Shares timely communication on trends requiring attention. Budget Reporting and Documentation Files annual state reports. Prepares cabinet and board-level reports. Prepares ad hoc budget reports. Advises Business Center staff regarding departmental budget reporting, as needed. Creates and maintains procedural documentation. Budget Transactional Coverage Serves comprehensively as a backup for all entry and roll-forward activities. Serves comprehensively as backup for epaf reviews and approvals. Serves comprehensively as backup for vacancy and position maintenance. Other Collaborates on continuous improvement projects. Minimum And Additional Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar with at least 15 semester hours in accounting-related courses. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. At least five years of relevant experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of the principles and best practices of budgeting and financial management. Knowledge of accounting principles and best practices and state governmental processes. Ability to analyze budget data and exercise independent judgment in making related decisions. Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential information. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the general public. Effective oral and written communication skills. Sufficient technical ability to master required software. Preferred Qualifications Relevant experience at an institution of higher education. Proficiency with Ellucian’s Banner software. Telecommuting: Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr