What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Financial Services Professional position at University of South Dakota?
University Financial Services Professional
The University of South Dakota is seeking a highly skilled University Financial Services Professional to join its team. This role will provide strategic decision-making support and serve as a resource for forecasting and analysis within Financial Affairs.
The professional will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of budget requests and operating budget processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a clear understanding of financial sources across departments. It will also direct the preparation of financial statements for complex business entities within the university, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field and experience with higher education institutions' budgeting processes. Knowledge of fund accounting is preferred.
This role contributes to central budget office functions, including year-end processes, salary policy analysis, and related tasks. The successful candidate will hold responsibility for reviewing and approving departmental financial information before final approval by the Director of Budget and Finance.
