Position Information
Working Title Associate Director, Budgeting and Forecasting
Department Student Affairs Business Services-10875
Requisition Number S_240492
Posting Open Date 06/05/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 06/20/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
In collaboration with the Director of Student Affairs Business Services and unit leaders, the Associate Director of Budget and Forecasting leads budget development, financial analysis, and forecasting processes for Student Affairs. This role will aid in providing strategic analysis to ensure all fiscal obligations are met, including the institutional debt coverage requirements and adequate reserves are retained to ensure business continuity planning.
The Associate Director of Budget and Forecasting is responsible or will aid in:

• Analyzing financial data, developing models, and creating reports that provide guidance in the decision-making process for short term and long-term planning and organizational effectiveness. Reviewing and analyzing financial reports and identifying budgetary variances.
• Collaborate with appropriate unit leaders to help identify solutions.
• Assist in revenue allocation and reconciliation
• Prepares short and long-term strategic and financial goals for the division and advises
• departments on budget and administration of budget materials.
• Develops, implements, and monitors financial plans for building renovations,
• construction, and maintenance projects.'
• Plans, reviews, directs, and advises division financial liquidity and cash flow
• requirements.
• Participates in the annual fee and rate setting ( UPFF , Room, Board, and others) and approval process.

In addition, this position will develop Student Affairs procedures to accommodate changes brought about by the system and University policy and procedure changes, problem solve various SAP , Access, and accounting issues, and review financial statements for omissions and incorrectly posted items and ensure corrections are made.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with major in business administration, accounting or related area. Five years of progressive experience in finance or related field. Experience with budgeting, forecasting and data analysis.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to qualify for entry into position:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Research and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Excel or similar products.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data.

Preferred Qualifications
MBA or Masters in Accounting, CPA or related area.

• Experience in a University setting.
• Experience working with complex financial data. Experience working financial modeling and using financial software.
• Experience with Microsoft Access, and SAP
• Experience preparing budgets and forecasts within a large organization.
• Experience with year-end processes.
• Skill in preparing financial statements and other accounting related reports.
• Understanding of accounting policy and procedures.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $80,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply
"Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format."
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Brian Bollich, Director
Student Afairs Business Services
bbollch2@unl.edu
402-472-8177

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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Appointment End Date
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Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

Optional Documents