Budget Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee, coordinate, and support the annual budget process for OHSU.

• Offer financial assistance for the collection and processing of budget data across Research, Education, and Central Research & Academic business lines.

• Create and maintain Profit & Loss statements, Budget Status reports, and instructional-level documents.

• Manage the monthly variance analysis, reporting, and reconciliation activities.

• Balance and reconcile accounts for Academic units.

• Present financial data, insights, analyses, and recommendations to executives, directors, administrators, and other stakeholders.

• Validate and input budget data in accordance with approved budgets.

• Prepare operating budgets, financial forecasts, scenarios, and projections.

• Monitor department commitments, expenses, and financial objectives.

• Mentor and support financial employees in Education as well as Research & Education finance staff.

• Compile monthly financial reports and provide recommendations to address negative trends.

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, risk assessments, new program pro formas, and specialized financial reports.

• Approve requisitions, journal entries, and expenditure requests while verifying expense budgeting.

• Manage expenditures and monitoring for special projects and initiative funds.

• Collaborate with Finance Officers, Directors, Administrators, and others to define and allocate strategic resources.

• Provide oral and written financial guidance and recommendations.

• Uphold the confidentiality of sensitive information.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 18 credit hours in accounting and/or finance from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of six years of experience in financial, budget, or payroll analysis.

• At least one year of supervisory or management experience.

• A Master of Business Administration or Finance, or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation may substitute for two years of experience.

• Highly skilled in computer usage, particularly in database and spreadsheet applications.

• Proficient in Windows and PC applications, including Excel, Oracle, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Capable of mentoring and coaching a work unit.

• Ability to organize resources, personnel, and activities to achieve project and functional objectives.

• Skilled in prioritizing and coordinating multiple projects with minimal supervision.

• Effective communicator with all levels of the organization.

• Ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodation.

• Preferred: at least one year of experience with Oracle AIS.

• Preferred: at least one year of experience utilizing Cognos TM1.

• Preferred: experience with business intelligence tools.

• Preferred: familiarity with central funding, allocations, and state funding.

• Preferred: knowledge of OHSU Policies and Procedures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment.