What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Budget Planning and Analysis position at University of Kansas Medical Center?
Description
Job Responsibilities
Manage Senior Financial Analyst ensuring they are onboarded, trained, and have individual goals and development plans.
Identify, strategize, develop and implement best practices and processes within the financial planning system to support the University areas (departments).
Routine communication with area leadership and administrators.
Departmental analysis, detail reviews, forecasting.
Compile and analyze monthly and quarterly area reports.
Assist areas with multi-year planning and commitments process.
Work with University-wide group to set goals and best practices, and implementation of estimating research revenue.
Budgeting, Evaluation, and Reporting of use of funding.
Evaluate requests for funding using budget analysis and communication with area requesting.
Responsible for detailed analysis on the use of and reporting of Endowment funds.
Responsible for initiating and implementation of additional budget checks / controls.
Perform risk-based reviews of projections and make recommendations.
Support continuous improvement of institutional policies, procedures, and processes.
Identify opportunities to streamline the planning and forecasting processes and enhance methodologies to improve effectiveness of the budget / forecast system.
Provide timely queries and reports and assist in data analysis to support area goals and objectives.
Support State budget process and compliance reporting to the State legislature and the Kansas Board of Regents.
Responsible for implementation of GAAP financial and Cash budget reconciliation.
Provide guidance, training and system reference materials to end users.
Research and evaluate industry best practices and implement as appropriate.
Promote an approach of collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence within the organization.
Review and approve appropriateness of funding allocations.
Support the Central Budget Office in special projects, research and other requests as needed.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related degree. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Experience used to substitute education is in addition to any required work experience.
Work Experience :
Five (5) years’ experience in Financial Budget, Planning, Analysis and / or Accounting
Three (3) years’ experience mentoring / supervising / or in management.
Three (3) years in project management and leading cross-functional teams
Three (3) years in reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
Experience using and programing / design of financial planning and / or ERP systems
Experience using Budgeting and ERP systems.
Experience with large, complex organizational settings
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications / Licenses : Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Work Experience :
ERP implementation experience.
Experience with adhering to state or legal compliance requirements.
Skills
Knowledge of GAAP and principles of planning and forecasting
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels of an organization
Proven expertise of building models and reports within a complex accounting system
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to drive projects forward, provide structure and resources to leaders across KUMC
Ability to make data-driven decisions
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package :
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type : Regular
Time Type : Full time
Rate Type : Salary
Compensation Statement :
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range :
96,000.00 - $152,000.00
Minimum
96,000.00
Midpoint
124,000.00
Maximum
152,000.00
Salary : $96,000 - $152,000
