Budget Manager

Title: Budget Manager

Employee Classification: Budget Manager

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: SYS-Budget & Planning

Department: SYS-Budget & Planning-928000

Job Location: Remote

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Office of Financial Analysis & Planning provides critical support to users throughout the UNT Enterprise for budgeting and resource management, financial reporting, business analytics, financial systems support, and State reporting. The Office of Financial Analysis & Planning has a strong commitment to provide flexible, solution-oriented and timely service to UNT System institutions and System Administration.

In support of the UNT System and individual component missions, the office is responsible for:
*Operating budget policies and guidelines.
*Revenue and expenditure analysis.
*Budget management reports.
*Financial system access.
*Business process training.
*Alignment of system financial practices with State of Texas regulations and directives.

Position Overview

The Budget & Planning Department at the University of North Texas System is seeking a Budget Manager to join our team. The position will assist the Director of Budget and Financial Planning for UNT System Administration prepare and manage the UNT System Administration budget and related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related area and four years' of budget, finance, accounting or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of higher education administration practices and organizational theory.
* Knowledge of fund accounting, mainframe and other budget systems.
* Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of statistical information.
* Ability to develop models for budgeting and other types of data analysis.
* Ability to communicate effectively with both written and oral skills.
* Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the institution.
* Ability to troubleshoot problems, find solutions and explain policies, procedures and required actions in effective ways.
* Ability to provide a positive customer service experience by guiding individuals through the complexities of financial systems and processes, ensuring clear communication and support.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Provides administrative and analytical support for System Administration budget development and implementation.
• Responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the System Administration budget office.
• Provides support for State Reporting, including Legislative Appropriations Request and Fiscal Note responses. -
• Monitor and process verification of appropriate funding for any increases to staff positions; coordinate with Human Resources on position control and budget review for personnel action items.
• Manage intra-system agreements and associated billing with UNT System Campuses.
• Conduct research and analysis on the finances of System Administration, preparing routine and ad hoc reports and presentations for UNT System Administrators and the UNT System Board of Regents.
• Implement processes and reports to support budget management and budget controls, including monitoring of budget adjustments
• Supervise analysis of revenue and expense accounts and report variances to appropriate System Administration departmental leaders
• Assist management with the expense certification process, as required
• Provide analytical support for the planning and reporting of capital expenditures

Work Schedule:

Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.