Budget Manager

Come Join the SBO Team! Are you a numbers person who enjoys solving problems, working with great people, and helping an organization succeed? The Signers’ Business Office (SBO) is looking for a full-time Budget and Accounting Manager to join our team! In this role, you’ll manage operating budgets and Foundation funding for assigned units while partnering with leadership to make informed financial decisions. You’ll work with everything from expense planning and payroll to revenue forecasting and financial strategy, turning numbers into information that helps our units succeed. At SBO, no two days are exactly the same. We are a busy, collaborative shared-services team that values teamwork, problem-solving, a good sense of humor, and helping each other get the job done. If you enjoy working with numbers, spreadsheets and great people and want to be part of a supportive, fast-paced team, we’d love to hear from you! Extensive knowledge of spreadsheets, relational databases, and query development necessary for financial, budget and statistical analysis. Ability to analyze and implement process improvements. Knowledge of rules and regulations associated with operating budgets. The typical experience of the ideal candidate would have a minimum of three years of experience as a fiscal officer within a university setting. The preferred candidate would be willing to continue their education for the betterment of the department. Ideally, the candidate would have impeccable customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, statistics or related field and 3 years progressively responsible professional fiscal experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional licensure preferred (e.g. CPA, CFM). Position Details: This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience. Need to relocate? No problem! To support your transition, a relocation allowance may be available for the right applicant, whether already in the state or moving to Alaska. Beyond the professional impact, this role offers an extraordinary lifestyle in The Last Frontier. Working in Alaska means surrounding yourself with unmatched natural beauty, vibrant communities, rich cultural heritage, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure right in your backyard; discover more about working and living in Alaska. Remote work may be considered for exceptional applicants. However, preference may be given to applicants residing or willing to relocate to Anchorage or Fairbanks, Alaska. We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed. To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ashley Lindsoe, Signers' Business Office Human Resources Manager, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW. 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