EWU School of Business · 2 days ago
Assistant Director-Budget Services
Spokane, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$82K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expEWU School of Business is currently seeking a skilled and team-oriented Assistant Director of Budget Services. This role involves managing daily university budget operations, including planning, analyzing financial information, developing, monitoring and controlling budgets, and supervising office staff.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyzing and resolving budget discrepancies and variances
Computing budget balance available
Estimating financial impact of potential decisions
Providing information to departments on financial issues
Generating reports as requested by Director
Reviewing budget plans submitted by departments for reasonableness and accuracy of assumptions
Analyzing university benchmarks for budget allocations
Preparing and compiling information requested by legislature and other external agencies or groups
Monitoring and enforcing annual budgets as approved by the Board of Trustees
Assisting departments in identifying financial options/alternatives within their approved expenditure level
Determining compliance with university budget procedures
Estimating impact of expenditure and personnel actions
Overseeing management of the position control processes and related budget modifications
Preparing, reconciling and monitoring university allotments
Reconciling budget and expenditure levels with state appropriation schedule
Ensuring coordination of accurate and understandable external information
Guiding and training permanent staff in cooperation with Director
Assigning work and resolving employee issues in cooperation with Director
Evaluating employee performance in cooperation with Director
Managing daily operation of the office and taking the lead on urgent issues in the absence of the Director
Preparing revenue stream forecasts including budget and enrollment projections
Estimating budget balance available for year-end expenditures
Participating in preparation of university’s annual operating and capital budget requests
Participating in preparation of university’s biennial operating and capital budget requests for submittal to the state
Assisting in preparation of decision making materials for Board of Trustees and senior management
Providing continuous improvement in budget office services, processes and information availability
Increasing accuracy and timeliness of available information
Overseeing support functions provided to academic and administrative departments
Managing and maintaining the budget office Web page and information library
Qualification
Required
BA in Accounting or a related field
At least four (4) years of full-time experience in a higher education or government sector budget, finance or accounting function
Full-time work experience that demonstrates each of the following: Broad understanding of higher education budget and accounting practices, Ability to use and apply a high level of technology to budget tasks using databases, spreadsheets and mainframe applications, Superior analyzing, problem-solving and decision making skills, Excellent oral and written communication, Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with a wide variety of people, Positive attitude toward process improvements and change, Ability to model and provide positive, motivational, and professional leadership, Willingness to continuously expand knowledge base, Comfortable working in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment
Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public
Preferred
At least four (4) years of full-time experience in an agency-wide budget, finance or accounting function in a higher education or government sector position
Experience with internal budget planning and monitoring systems
Experience with large university or governmental ERP systems
Experience with governmental fund accounting or GASB financial reporting requirements
Experience monitoring, reviewing, and interpreting state or federal bill language
Master's degree or professional certification in Accounting or related field
Benefits
Health insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement
Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
12 paid holidays per year
Tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members
Discounted EWU sports tickets
Full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee
Free transportation through STA buses
Company
EWU School of Business
The School of Business and Professional Accounting at Eastern Washington University offers excellent, affordable accredited undergraduate and graduate programs taught by qualified faculty who take a personal interest in each student's success.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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