Budget Manager
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Salary Range/Grade
Salary Range: $50,000 – 70,000
Reports to
Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance
Job Description
Summary/objective
The Budget Manager is a trusted member of the University’s Administration &
Finance division that will manage the budgeting process and assist the
leadership with strengthening its relationships with financial stakeholders. In this
role, the Budget Manager is required to analyze the University's budgets, liaise
with external stakeholders, and produce reports on projections, costs, and
expenditures. The Budget Manager is adept at negotiations, business strategy,
calculating key business indicators, and making financial decisions.
Moreover, this position is responsible for assisting the Vice Chancellor for
Administration & Finance in all aspects of the University budget. Primary
responsibilities include but are not limited to the management of financial-
related activities which include accounting, finance, forecasting, risk
management, and strategic planning, as well as managing the daily activities
of the Budget Office. It involves applying accounting principles to analyze past
and present financial operations and estimates future revenues and
expenditures to ensure the university's financial position.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these essential functions.
1. Preparation of the Southern University at New Orleans annual budget and
all required spreadsheets and documents.
2. Prepares, reviews, assists, and analyzes annual, quarterly, monthly, and
other required financial reports for the institution and granting/sponsoring
authorities. Assist in developing, uploading, managing and monitoring the
operating budgets for the University.
3. Prepares, reviews, assists, and analyzes annual, quarterly, monthly, and
other required financial reports for grants and sponsored projects.
Develops, uploads, manages and monitors the operating budgets for the
University
4. Enforce and develop budgeting controls and procedures, ensuring all
requests for expenditures are funded.
5. Works with executive management on strategic budget planning
initiatives.
6. Performs financial analysis to determine and improve financial status by
comparing and analyzing plans and forecasts with actual results,
identifying trends, and recommending actions.
7. Assists the Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance with the
appropriate recommendations, communication, and if needed for
implementation to ensure compliance with internal controls and
accounting policies and procedures.
8. Prepares routine and ad hoc financial reports/analyses for the Vice
Chancellor for Administration and Finance.
9. Assist in the development and implementation of cost control measures.
10. Assist in financial performance evaluation indexes, cost, and asset
management.
11. Supervises the University’s grant accountant.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
• Proficient use of personal computer software and ability to interface with
complex financial accounting, procurement, and administrative
information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership, vision, supervision,
professional development, and training.
• Must exercise considerable independent and professional judgment in
matters of significance.
• Strong presentation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and
in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to plan, conceptualize and make sound business decisions.
Required education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, or a
related field.
• Minimum five years of experience as a professional accountant or finance
professional within a professional environment, preferably in a higher
education setting.
Preferred education and experience
• Experience reviewing and analyzing consolidated financial statements for
large, complex organizations; extensive knowledge of both Federal and
State Grant funding requirements. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of
GASB, GAAP, and A-133 and their application to a university, research,
and/or similar environment.
• Reasonable knowledge of the U. S. Department of Education Federal
Student Aid guidelines. Experience with Financial Software.
• Experience in Banner preferred.
Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Non-Discrimination Statement
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws,
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based
on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or
military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable
state and federal laws.
This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion,
the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or
other College-administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) complies with federal and state disability laws and makes
reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable
accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform
essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Office of Human Resources.