integrate financial, enrollment, workforce, student-aid, research, and operational data. Supports annual operating budget development; tuition, fee, and enrollment analysis; personnel and fringe modeling; cost allocations under the University's current Responsibility Center Management ( RCM ) framework; quarterly forecasting; and evaluation of financial risks, opportunities, and resource requests. Converts complex data into clear, accurate, and decision-oriented narratives, visualizations, dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries for senior leadership, governing bodies, campus and unit financial leaders, and other stakeholders. Identifies material trends and variances, tests assumptions, explains financial drivers, and presents options and recommendations that connect financial results to institutional priorities. Works independently on high-impact assignments, exercises sound judgment with confidential and sensitive information, including financial and compensation analyses related to collective bargaining agreements and negotiations, and collaborates across academic, research, health-related, and administrative units. Supports the effective operation and analysis of the current RCM model and related allocation processes. Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, data analytics, public administration, or a related field. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, financial planning and analysis, accounting, or a closely related analytical function. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in accordance with University policy. City: Piscataway State: NJ Equipment Utilized: The specialized equipment for the incumbent will be in the form of the software identified above. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is primarily performed in an office or hybrid professional environment and requires prolonged computer use and periods of sedentary work. Special Conditions: May require evening or weekend work during peak budget cycles, critical reporting deadlines, and/or special projects. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, subject to approval and operational needs. A regular on-site presence of at least three (3) days per week is required, with additional on-site days as needed. Employees approved for a hybrid work arrangement must reside in NJ, NY, PA or DE and be within a commutable distance of the university. Posting Number: 26ST1868
