Job Title: Budget Director

Department: Finance

Reports to: Vice President of Finance and Operations

Effective Date: 6/10/24

of Direct Reports: 1

of People Supported: 1 (VP Finance)

Job Description:

The Finance Office at Manhattanville University is seeking a full-time Budget Director to work with the entire University to prepare the annual operating and capital budgets based on assumptions approved by the President, Vice President for Finance & Operations, and Board of Trustees.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise the Executive Assistant in finance.

• Manage the duties of the Executive Assistant.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and continuously monitor the University's progress in achieving the approved budget, identify variances, and provide timely reports to management and department administrators.

• Coordinate budget-related activities with departments to provide accurate and timely forecasts of financial results.

• Prepare monthly financial statements for the Finance Committee, in cooperation with the VP of Finance & Operations and Finance Department staff

• Adjust individual department budgets, when requested, in order to accurately depict the yearly financial plan

• Collaborate with the Advisory Budget Committee to provide information and counsel on various topics

• Become the point of contact on issues such as; establishing account access, budget manager roles, as well as budget approval questions

• Train budget managers on the budget process and budget tools, as developed in cooperation with the Controller and VP of Finance & Operations.

• Assist department administrators in monitoring their budgets.

• Provide schedules and documentation for year-end financial statements and audit thereof, as needed

• Prepare information for financial statement footnotes, as needed

• Review contracts and invoices for their impact on the budget so forecasts of financial results are as accurate as possible and to be sure accounting treatment is correct.

• Review employment requisitions to be sure they are in conformity with the approved budget.

• Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports.

• Additional duties as assigned from time to time.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have strong analytical skills.

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must have the ability to collaborate seamlessly with community members at various levels; including Vice Presidents and Deans.

Qualifications:

Education:

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance;

• Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years' experience in medium to large accounting environment.

• Higher education accounting experience is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary:

This exempt position has an annual salary range of $120,000- $125,000.00.

Hours Expectation:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Housing:

Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

Apply:

For consideration, send a cover letter and CV/resume to jobs@mville.edu.

Manhattanville University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and is an equal-opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate against current or prospective students and employees based on race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are unable to complete this application process due to a disability, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

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