Budget Director directs and controls an organization's budgeting and financial forecasting activities. Leads the budgeting process for annual, quarterly, and monthly budget development. Being a Budget Director develops budgetary policies and guidelines to meet short and long-term financial goals. Establishes processes to incorporate past financial results into budget development. Additionally, Budget Director monitors and analyzes performance against budgets. Develops and implements tools and reporting used for planning, forecasting, monitoring, and decision support. Presents budget data to senior management and/or board. May require a MBA. Typically reports to top management. The Budget Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Budget Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Associate Director for Budget and Finance in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (DSAS) will provide oversight and strategic direction for all financial accounting, purchasing budgeting, and reporting within the three DSAS academic divisions, and will partner with the Senior Director for Academic Operations and Administration to oversee a team dedicated to creating an environment committed to process improvement. The Associate Director will oversee all day-to-day accounting functions within the three DSAS academic divisions; develop and distribute detailed financial statements and budget variance analyses; and coordinate and manage the annual budget process. The position will work closely with and support the school's Department Chairs, unit Directors and Division Fiscal Managers as well as their staffs to develop process standards in alignment with university and school-level policies and procedures and to oversee all DSAS academic units' internal audits and address all accounting and compliance issues. The Associate Director will build and supervise a team of fiscal staff from all three academic divisions and develop and implement training for fiscal personnel across the DSAS academic units.
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building a culturally diverse staff. The candidate must have experience working with finances, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to work effectively.
Assists in the complex management of daily operations and concurrent administrative functions of a major University organizational unit or a major academic and research department within a school or college. Controls expenditures, develops projects, and ensures regulatory compliance.
The successful candidate will use a computer extensively. They must have proven accounting background, deadline driven and be highly motivated. They must be willing and able to develop processes and procedures and train colleagues. They must be capable of oral, written, and electronic communications. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. In addition to a computer, they must be able to use a telephone and other general office equipment including but not limited to photocopiers, scanners, printers, etc.
This position is generally sedentary within an office setting, but the ability to travel around campus is occasionally necessary. Also, must be able to pick-up and carry 25 pounds.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
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