"Assistant Director of Budget and Planning"

Assistant Director of Budget and Planning

Job #: 042575

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $112,000-$125,000

Hours:
Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

The Office of Budget and Planning is seeking an Assistant Director with a primary focus on budgeting, financial planning and analysis for tuition and financial aid. The Office of Budget and Planning provide budgetary and fiscal management leadership supporting the effective deployment of financial resources in alignment with the Universitys mission and strategic objectives.

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Budget and Planning, this position will support the Associate Vice President of Budget and Planning and departmental goals and objectives through effective collaboration and partnership with leadership, colleagues and campus stakeholders. Responsibilities include being a key business partner in support of annual tuition and aid projections, year-end estimated finals and 10-year long-range planning of University resources. Through direct involvement this position serves as a contact for schools and colleges on matters pertaining to their respective budgets. The Assistant Director will support strategic and special financial modeling analysis impactful to financial sustainability and data informed decision-making and in support of goals and objectives for schools and colleges.

This individual will establish and maintain strong partnerships with schools, colleges and other University personnel in support of management, financial planning and analysis responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree required preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or related field with five (5) plus years of experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, or accounting.
• Experience in higher education setting preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Must work collaboratively and cooperatively with University personnel at all levels.
• Ability to respond flexibly and positively in all circumstances, working calmly under pressure.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in written; proven ability to communicate complex information to a diverse audience in an understandable manner.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work independently, prioritizing workload under pressure of competing assignments and converging deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy. Advanced understanding of financial principles., including review and analysis of complex financial information.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Tableau are beneficial.
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computers skills including knowledge of and proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite applications: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Build and maintain business partnerships to support schools and colleges.
• Willingness to learn new software applications as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Forecasting, analysis, budget development and monitoring of school and college tuition aid financial aid.
• Maintain budget, estimates and 10-year budget plans for schools and colleges.
• Perform complex what-if analysis on demand and develop complex modeling tools to inform annual budget preparation, monthly financial reporting, and long-range forecasting and support institutional decision-making.
• Examine budget proposals and long-range plans for completeness, accuracy and consistency with established procedures and organizational objectives.
• Development and analysis of materials for annual budget sessions, including key performance indicators and operational metrics for schools and colleges.
• Prepare University monthly estimated final reporting, including variance analysis and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Develop and maintain tools and reports to support accurate and comprehensive financial analysis.
• Collaborate and communicate with school/college budget partners regarding budget preparation, historical budget figures and financial trends, estimated revenues and expenses necessary for accurate reporting.
• Contribute analytical guidance and process recommendations to school/college budget partners to assist in sound budgeting and financial management.
• Assist with annual reporting of budget and 10-year long range plan for school/college and other specialized financial reports for executive leadership.
• Analysis and reconciliation of fiscal year-end RCM closing.
• Respond to direct inquiries from the University community by advising and counseling regarding budgets, financial transactions and University policy and procedures and best business practices.
• Provide consultation, making recommendations ensuring financial sustainability and support stewardship of the Universitys financial resources.
• Represent the department on committees and special project teams as needed.
• Engage in special projects and scenarios related to the Universitys budget plan.
• Training on an as-needed basis to maintain effectiveness in position.

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/112312