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University of Illinois Assistant Director/Associate Director of Budget and Finance -- Gies College of Business - 1028438-6689 in Urbana, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12583382 Assistant Director/Associate Director of Budget and Finance -- Gies College of Business
Office of the Dean, Gies Financial Management Partners
At Gies College of Business, we\'re seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented finance professional to join our collaborative team as an Assistant Director of Budget and Finance or Associate Director of Budget and Finance. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy problem-solving, and have a keen eye for financial strategy, we want you! We\'re looking for someone who values integrity, embraces teamwork, and isn\'t afraid to take initiative in driving financial excellence. Whether you\'re looking to grow your expertise or take on a more strategic leadership role, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the college\'s financial operations. If you\'re ready to contribute to a team that works hard, supports each other, and truly makes a difference, we\'d love to hear from you!
Job Summary
The Gies Financial Management Operations Office handles the financial oversight for the Gies College of Business. As we follow the Operational Excellence Initiative, units within the college can utilize centralized services for day-to-day operations as vacancies and needs arise. Overall, Gies maintains a centralized budget model, with budgetary expertise needed at the college level. The Assistant Director of Budget and Finance will help provide financial reporting and direction over the budget and financial operations for Gies as well as provide analytical support to the Senior Director of Budget and Financial Services. The Associate Director of Budget and Finance will help provide strategic recommendations and direction over the budget and financial operations for Gies and provide analytical support to the Senior Director of Budget and Financial Services. The Associate Director will exercise professional judgement and discretion in directing and overseeing financial operational processes.
Assistant Director of Budget and Finance - Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Analysis and Reporting & Budget Strategy
Provides detailed financial analysis, routine or ad hoc, for units at the request of the Senior Director of Budget and Financial Services. Makes recommendations and assists unit heads with financial decisions.
Tracks Gies\' commitments and facilitates temporary and permanent budget adjustments (BAR).
Analyzes and monitors departmental budgets and assists units with annual budget preparation.
Assists with data entry into systems used in support of the annual budget process, e.g., budget development and salary planner.
Collaborates with the Gies Financial Management Operations\' leads to facilitate fiscal year-end closeout process.
Assists with oversight of the budgetary and financial management within the college to ensure the optimum use of all funds and resources of the units served.
Serves as a crucial and cross-functional role to ensure operations run smoothly during peak periods and vacancies.
Serves as a resource for college and unit administrators and their offices on a variety of fiscal, accounting, business, and budget matters.
Manages a subset of unit budgets with progressive growth as capacity allows.
Provides budget updates to the Senior Director of Budget and Financial Services. Analyzes financial data and development of budget models and forecasts to enhance and broaden the college\'s base of support.
Helps support the college budgeting process, including creation of budgets and projections, analyzing allocations to all college units, ensuring receipt of appropriations, assembling current salary and operating budget information, compiling monetary needs of the units and assisting in the distribution of funds.
Devel ps communications and resources to support unit business staff in developing and managing unit budgets.
Financial Process Strategy
Assists with developing best practices for financial management as new systems continue to be added across Campus and within the College.
Assists with the development and implementation of new workflow applications as volume increases to ensure timely execution and completion of tasks.
Provides resources, training, and mentorship to new staff in the college that interact with the financial management office.
Collaborates with the Assistant and Associate Directors of Financial Management as well as the Senior Director of Budget and Financial Services for financial training and onboarding to optimize resources and create efficient and effective processes.
Reviews and approves large purchases.
Assists with and responds to campus requests regarding account deficits, anticipated expenditure of funds, projected budgets, fiscal control and financial audits.
Administrative and Other Duties
Completes special projects as delegated by the Senior Director of Budget and Financial Services; other duties as needed to ensure efficient and effective business and financial operations.
Serve on campus advisory commi