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Another Source’s client, San Jose State University, has an immediate opening for a Senior Director of Budget.In this pivotal position, you'll help shape a $750 million budget, oversee the campus and auxiliary capital budget, and influence university-wide strategies. Offering a flexible hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days working remotely once you get up to speed.
This position is internally titled Senior Director of Budget Planning and Financial Management
Here’s a little about San Jose State University and the position they are recruiting for:
As one of the most transformative universities in the nation, San José State University is ready for big change. As part of Transformation 2030, SJSU's strategic plan, the campus community is dedicated to realizing the university's potential as a nationally prominent urban public university. San José State University provides a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 250 areas of study. With approximately 36,000 students and nearly 4,300 employees, SJSU is an essential partner in the economic, cultural and social development of Silicon Valley and California.
About the role:
The Senior Director of Budget assists the Senior Associate Vice President of Finance & Business Services with leadership in planning, creating, and administering the $750 million campus budget, which includes five auxiliaries, NCAA Division I athletics and a benefit compensation pool. In addition to the campus operating budget, this position oversees the campus and auxiliary capital budget and debt program.
This position influences university-wide strategies and decisions which have a high level of exposure and potential for a material influence on campus fiscal health or public perception; provides leadership to coordinate and prepare budgetary recommendations with each university VP; and participates in several university-wide committees.
Essential Functions
Provide strategic leadership in the allocation of resources to all areas of the university:
Develop and maintain multi-year financial plan, including enrollment-based revenues & state support.
Advise Cabinet and campus leaders on budget and fiscal policy, analyzing data and developing fiscal strategy
Communicating and maintaining financial transparency of the university’s budget.
Maintain a high level of expertise and knowledge of university-wide fiscal resources and their interconnectedness when making fiscal recommendations to cabinet.
Provide leadership in planning, creating, and administering the $750 million campus budget:
Manage campus tuition and fee revenue budgets;
Manage university-wide reserves and commitments against those reserves;
Manage the centralized benefit pool for the primary operating fund
Manage university capital budget ($240 million) and debt program
Manage federal grant programs including emergency aid
Prepare and coordinate the university-wide budget oversight policy, which includes making recommendations to the CFO for actions needed to resolve discrepancies;
Administer the campus cost allocation plan to ensure operating fund resources are managed in accordance with policy.
Influence university-wide strategies and decisions which have a high level of exposure and potential for a material influence on campus fiscal health or public perception:
Oversight and guidance in the Student Fee Policy including modification and establishment of fees, appropriate use of fees, and fiscal oversight;
Provides leadership to coordinate and prepare budgetary recommendations with each university VP;
Provide projections to cabinet throughout the year;
Provides leadership on several university-wide committees including Joint Enrollment, Budget Advisory, Campus Fee Advisory. Represent campus on system-wide Budget Officers Association.
Oversee implementation and management of the budget process including allocation of commitments and managing business plan processes.
Develop and publish the annual SJSU Budget Report and work with the CFO to prepare his/her annual budget presentation to the Senate
Deliver standard and ad-hoc analysis and reporting of centrally managed resources, including variances to budget. Ensure key issues, risks, and business drivers are clearly understood and highlight
Ensure Compliance with Budget and Financial Policies:
Oversee the annual FIRMS budget and campus fee submissions to the Chancellor’s Office, prepare designation of reserve balances.
Approve or delegate approval for financial transactions in excess of $50,000 (“Central Finance Approver”) and transactions submitted for the divisions of University Wide and Administration and Finance.
Approve grants managed through the Tower Foundation.
Develop and maintain training resources for the campus community that promote financial literacy and improved resource management.
Interpret internal policy and external regulations and create and/or review complex policy documents. Assess the impacts of proposed legislation on SJSU’s financial plan and report on key issues.
Develop, recommend and implement new or revised policies and procedures for better controls and efficiencies. Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities.
Oversee staff review and budget approval for position recruitments.
Leadership & Staff Development
Oversee a team of four professionals responsible for critical financial processes such as budget planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis, and compliance.
Provide leadership, supervision, and development opportunities. Effectively manage employee performance. Establish and maintain metrics for tracking performance and effect improvement where indicated.
Lead and support strategic innovations and change management initiatives.
Experience You Will Bring to the Organization:
Comprehensive Knowledge
Financial planning and analysis concepts and approaches; knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental fund accounting; knowledge of policies and regulations that apply to the California State University
Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to clearly convey complex financial topics appropriate to the intended audience (senate, cabinet, student groups, etc.). Highly skilled in using technological tools to gather and present data, including: pivot tables, data warehouse applications, visualization and budgeting software.
Abilities
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
Ability to supervise staff and lead teams.
Ability to evaluate compliance with federal, state and California State University policies and regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and the general public.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible analytical experience in complex budget planning and/or financial management
Three years of full-time experience in budget planning and management roles
Two years of supervisory experience
Experience preparing budget publications and reports for broad distribution (e.g., annual budget report)
Experience with budget variance reporting and financial forecasting
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 – $170,000 DOE.
Why a career with CSU is for You Benefits and Perks | Careers at SJSU
The CSU system offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary: https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf
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