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University of Missouri-Saint Louis · 1 day ago

Assistant Director, Budget and Financial Planning

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$69K/yr - $102K/yr

6+ years exp

The University of Missouri – St. Louis is seeking an Assistant Director, Budget Services to support the University's financial operations by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of budget data. The role involves managing daily operations, performing financial analysis, and serving as a key liaison to support informed decision-making across the institution.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of the Office of Budget and Financial Planning

Perform ad-hoc analysis and modeling in support of central planning activities

Prepare statistical/financial analysis and forecasts including Quarterly projections, full costing, long range planning, and other ad hoc analysis and modeling in support of central planning activities

Serve as functional system administrator for campus budget system, budget change request system, and liaison with UM System Enterprise System Team

Provide stakeholder support through the development and execution of the annual budget cycle

Monitor adherence to approved revenue and expense budgets

Perform monthly processes to maintain accurate position management controls and funding

Support process improvement initiatives across campus, such as report development and the rollout of new analytic technologies

Additional duties include management reporting, financial training for various constituents, and the support of the University's systems, tools, and processes

Qualification

Financial modelingBudget managementData analysisFund accountingMicrosoft ExcelSQL/queryBusiness intelligence toolsSelf-directionProject managementStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsAttention to detailCritical thinkingCreative thinking

Required

A Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, data analytics, or management information systems

Strong accounting, financial modeling and analysis, strategic thinking, and project management skills

Demonstrated knowledge of fund accounting in higher education, government, or health care

Proficient with Microsoft suite of products. Advanced experience with Excel and Teams

Experience with extraction and presentation of financial data through SQL/query, or a business intelligence tool such as Cognos, PowerBI, Tableau, etc

Demonstrated ability to quickly master new technical skills. Ability to research new technologies and recommend technical solutions to management

Ability to collaborate with team members in department and cross-functional and effectively support users in a professional manner

Excellent communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Must possess a high degree of initiative, self-direction, critical & creative thinking, and independent judgment