Job Title: Budget & Finance Manager

Overview: The Provost's Office is seeking a Budget & Finance Manager, which oversees financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal management for the Division of Academic Affairs. This position ensures fiscal responsibility, compliance with university policies and accounting principles, and efficient management of institutional resources. An essential role in the office, the Budget & Finance Manager provides strategic financial analysis to support decision-making, in close collaboration with leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal management functions for the Division of Academic Affairs

Forecast current and future spending for all Provost Office budgets

Coordinate the annual budget development process for the units under Academic Affairs

Analyze and summarize budget requests for accuracy, reasonableness, and strategic alignment for Provost review

Prepare and process relevant budget and expense transactions for Provost Office accounts

Review and approve compensation-related forms and contracts for Academic Affairs

Review and approve procurement-related submissions for the Office of the Provost

Maintain position control for Academic Affairs in collaboration with the Budget Office

Review and approve pre-award spending requests

Oversee and manage Grant Buyout Reassigned Time process

Manage startup and professional development fund allocations

Analyze and track day-to-day spending to ensure the effective and compliant use of funds in accordance with university policy and GAAP for all Provost Office operational budgets

Support data analysis initiatives and dashboard development to ensure accurate and efficient reporting (i.e. Rowan Online Dashboard, Sensitivity Analysis)

Provide training and guidance to division staff for accounting and budgeting processes and policy compliance

Develop and maintain divisional policies and procedures for key administrative areas

Represent Academic Affairs in audits, financial studies, and process-improvement initiatives

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master's degree preferred

Minimum of five years of advanced financial management experience

In-depth knowledge of higher education budget structures and administrative practices and regulations

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data

Proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and identifies opportunities to make improvements

Excellent attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong customer service orientation

Proficiency in MS Excel and Office Suite

Proficiency in Banner, PageUp, and Tableau preferred

Salary & Benefits:

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $105,00.00 to $115,000.00. When extending any salary offer, Rowan University considers many factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, training, key skills, internal equity, as well as market and other organizational considerations.

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

Notes:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

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