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Associate Budget Director
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Position Number: 6072901
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Associate Budget Director

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Associate Budget Director will work collaboratively with the Director of Budget & Financial Planning to provide budgeting and accounting expertise in assessing the strategic deployment of resources and budgetary allocation transactions. this position will have significant responsibility for the development, implementation and monitoring of a sound fiscal plan in alignment with the university's strategic objectives, and for continuous improvement of the processes and services within the Office of Budgets & Financial Planning to support and enhance the fiscal stability of the university.The Associate Budget Director will have authority to act on behalf of the Director of Budget & Financial Planning in their absence, and serves as the primary deputy for budgetary oversight for the University. This position must be committed to effective communication with administration, faculty, staff, and students and understand the varying perspectives of the University's community members.

Minimum Education/Experience:
Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or a closely related field, or Bachelor's with equivalent experience.

Preferred Experience:
At least five years of progressive related experience, one of which must have been supervisory in nature.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to administer financial processes and systems. Demonstrated ability to prepare fiscal reports and analyses of financial statements and budget allocations.
Ability to interpret statutes, analyze, evaluate, and summarize financial and management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to identify problems and changing requirements regarding management needs, auditing, fiscal procedures, account structures or reports, and accounting systems.
Experience working with integrated financial software, financial implementation and conversion initiatives, knowledge of BANNER, PeopleAdmin, IBIS, CMCS and related technologies.
Highly accurate with financial data, adept at interpreting state fiscal regulations, and skilled in financial analysis. Proficient in preparing detailed accounting reports with strong knowledge of accounting and budgetary principles.
Skilled in resolving complex, unprecedented issues and serving as a key resource for guidance, providing strategic recommendations for management decision-making
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Prior higher education and/or state/local government budget experience is preferred

Special Instructions to Applicants:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. -Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
-Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
-North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
-As part of the hiring process for ERHA positions, the selected candidate for this position will be required to submit an official transcript of their educational qualifications. This document must be obtained directly from the issuing institution to verify academic credentials.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State - Health Benefits
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.