Budget Director

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Work type : Management (MPP)

Location : Sacramento

Categories : MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Finance / Accounting, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and / or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Working Title : Budget Director

Classification Title : Administrator II

Priority Application Deadline (Posting will remain open until filled) : Wednesday, August 7, 2024 @ 11 : 55pm PST

Position Summary :

Budget Planning and Administration (BPA) is responsible for the preparation and administration of the University budget. Responsibilities include planning and resource analysis to improve the allocation and use of resources, and developing and implementing fiscal control policies, procedures, and systems.

The unit is the primary source for budgetary information and provides professional assistance and advice to campus administration and campus divisions relating to budgetary and other fiscal matters.

BPA is also responsible for position management and processing the monthly university payroll data through the Labor Cost Distribution (LCD) module and for the monitoring, analysis, and reconciliation of the payroll to the appropriate accounts in the General Ledger.

The Budget Director (Administrator II) reports directly to the Associate Vice President for BPA and is responsible for leading and participating in a full range of budget administration tasks including budget development, position management, resource allocation, fiscal projections, and year-end reporting.

The position requires the application of theories, principles, and practices of budgeting and the ability to analyze unique funding and process issues to consider, develop, and recommend viable alternatives.

FLSA : Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range : $10,500 per month to $11,000 per month; commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range : $4,812 per month to $15,449 per month.

Work Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm, Partial telework schedule may be available after training period, subject to management approval.

Department Information

Budget Planning & Administration (BPA) supports the campus by estimating and allocating the fiscal resources needed by divisions and programs working to achieve student success.

In collaboration with the President's Budget Advisory Committee, BPA facilitates a transparent budget development process that considers and makes funding recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a closely related field, or eight (8) years of progressive work experience in budgeting, including experience leading or taking a significant role in developing, monitoring, and reporting an annual budget for a public institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in the field of Budgeting including experience leading or taking a significant role in developing, monitoring, and reporting an annual budget for a public institution.
• Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Advanced experience using computerized financial systems, complex spreadsheets, databases, and query tools.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Demonstrated knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in the preparation, analysis, and administration of a multi-million dollar budget in a fund accounting system.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and communicate complex, sensitive financial data.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment to resolve unexpected or unprecedented situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work collaboratively to build consensus and achieve goals.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in position management and position-based budgeting.
• Experience working at Sacramento State, the California State University system, or in higher education.
• Experience working with PeopleSoft / Oracle Financial Systems.

Conditions Of Employment :

Ability to pass background check

Documents Needed to Apply (3) :

• Resume
• Responses to Supplemental Questions

Applicants will respond to the following supplemental questions :

• Please describe how your education, training, and experience qualifies you for this position.
• Describe your experience cultivating collaborative working relationships with external partners. Provide specific examples.

Responses should be typed, no more than two pages, using 12 pt font.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas.

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