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Budgeting Manager [ID: 970]
Position Summary:

Assists in the development of all college fund budgets and budget analysis. Analyzes and provides solutions to complex budgeting issues. Manage other budgeting staff.  Participates in college-wide strategic planning and analysis.

Typical Essential Duties

* Functions as the primary budget analyst in planning, reporting, monitoring and implementing budgeting practices;

* Responds to requests and budget information needs, conducting special studies and analyzing information as requested;

* Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and service;

* Analyzes and resolves complex budgeting issues;

* Maintains computerized budget records and status data;

* Assists in coordination and implementation of the annual budget process and development;

* Provides lead guidance to managers and other Budgeting staff;

* Develops and conducts college-wide budget training; 

* Develops and maintains budgeting department website;

* Prepares budget amendments and financial reports for budget supervisors, department heads and other stakeholders;

* Researches relevant policies, current practices, financial resources; ensuring compliance with Board of Trustee rules, procedures and state requirements are met;

* Performs special projects and prepares reports;

* Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing encouraging transparency with all stakeholders;

* Other duties as assigned.

This is the second of four levels in the Accounting/Finance Professional series.  The classification is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports and data in assigned areas of responsibility. Responsibilities may include monitoring department budgets and/or grant funds; preparing budgets and financial models; identifying, researching, and resolving complex account discrepancies; preparing and analyzing standard and ad-hoc reports; and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and/or grant requirements.

Assists in the development of all college fund budgets and budget analysis. Analyzes and provides solutions to complex budgeting issues. Manage other budgeting staff.  Participates in college-wide strategic planning and analysis.

Typical Essential Duties

* Functions as the primary budget analyst in planning, reporting, monitoring and implementing budgeting practices;

* Responds to requests and budget information needs, conducting special studies and analyzing information as requested;

* Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and service;

* Analyzes and resolves complex budgeting issues;

* Maintains computerized budget records and status data;

* Assists in coordination and implementation of the annual budget process and development;

* Provides lead guidance to managers and other Budgeting staff;

* Develops and conducts college-wide budget training; 

* Develops and maintains budgeting department website;

* Prepares budget amendments and financial reports for budget supervisors, department heads and other stakeholders;

* Researches relevant policies, current practices, financial resources; ensuring compliance with Board of Trustee rules, procedures and state requirements are met;

* Performs special projects and prepares reports;

* Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing encouraging transparency with all stakeholders;

* Other duties as assigned.

This is the second of four levels in the Accounting/Finance Professional series.  The classification is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports and data in assigned areas of responsibility. Responsibilities may include monitoring department budgets and/or grant funds; preparing budgets and financial models; identifying, researching, and resolving complex account discrepancies; preparing and analyzing standard and ad-hoc reports; and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and/or grant requirements.

 
Compensation: $55,952.53 - $69,940.66

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or in a related field to assigned area.

 

Five (5) years experience in higher education or public accounting. Prefer experience with the functional and/or technical requirements of financial enterprise systems (PeopleSoft preferred)

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Experience:

Five (5) years of responsible experience in budgeting, reporting and analysis in a diverse organization.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

 

Knowledge:

* Enterprise management systems;

* Financial analysis techniques;

* Budgeting principles;

* Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);

* Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines;

* Account reconciliation methods;

* Financial recordkeeping techniques;

* Account preparation, review, and control methods;

* Mathematical principles;

* Automated accounting systems;

* Problem solving techniques;

* Computers and related software applications.

 

  • Financial systems;
  • Financial analysis techniques;
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
  • Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines;
  • Account reconciliation methods;
  • Financial recordkeeping techniques;
  • Account preparation, review, and control methods;
  • Mathematical principles;
  • Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

* Preparing comprehensive accounting reports;

* Reading, analyzing, verifying, reconciling, and approving accounting transactions;

* Applying GAAP principles;

* Gathering, analyzing, and evaluating financial data and making recommendations;

* Providing customer service;

* Managing employees;

* Maintaining accounting systems and processes;

* Researching and correcting discrepancies;

* Using a computer and related software applications;

* Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

 

 

 

  • Fund accounting, business, and budget processes and practices.
  • Modifying and maintaining financial systems;
  • Analyzing financial information and drawing valid conclusions;
  • Applying GAAP principles;
  • Preparing comprehensive financial reports;
  • Reading, analyzing, verifying, reconciling, and approving accounting transactions;
  • Gathering, analyzing, and evaluating financial data and making recommendations;
  • Researching and correcting discrepancies;
  • Using a computer and related software applications;
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

* Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

* Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

 

  • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking,  grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
  • Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

License:

Responsibilities:

 

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary. 

Potential Frequency

 1.

Prepares budgets for assigned departments; reviews and modifies budgets as necessary; tracks revenues and expenditures; prepares and provides financial information as requested.

Daily

20%

2.

Reviews and participates in complex financial accounting activities, which may include: reviewing, researching, and analyzing financial data and transactions; tracking and analyzing expenditures; reconciling accounts; tracking leases; projecting revenues and expenses; reviewing and approving financial invoices and contracts; researching account discrepancies; assessing, maintaining, and interpreting financial and accounting systems; and/or performing related activities.

Daily

30%

3.

Prepares a variety of detailed analytical and statistical financial reports which may include: analyzing accounts for accuracy and discrepancies; performing costs analyses; recommending departmental spending priorities.

Daily

20%

4.

Prepares, submits, reviews, and analyzes a variety of statements, contracts, and reconciliations to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies; makes recommendations based on findings.

Daily

30%

5.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required
 
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.