Title:Director of University Budgeting

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: Business Office

FLSA Status:Exempt

Salary Range:$93,000Annual Salary

EEO Job Group:1.1 C1

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications forDirector of University Budgeting.

The Director of University Budgeting, reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration and Assistant Treasurer, leads the development and implementation of all budgets for the University, monitors budgets to ensure the availability of resources to meet operational requirements and strategic goals, and provides information to senior management to aid strategic planning.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor operating, auxiliary, capital, project, and grant budgets.
• Prepare and present budget reports and analyses to the USI Board of Trustees and senior management;
• Develop and maintain budget scorecard and evaluate key performance indicators for the University;
• Project University financial position and recommend
• Furnish reports and required information to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the State Budget Agency, the Indiana General Assembly, and other external stakeholders;
• Direct of the University-wide budget development process;
• Administer Banner Finance budget development model; and
• Supervise budget analysts and related staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with at least five years of progressive work experience forecasting and compiling large-scale budgets.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Superior financial modeling and analytic skills with ability to define, analyze, and formulate solutions to complex budgeting needs.
• Ability to organize and present budget data to diverse audiences.
• Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Knowledge of fund accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and react appropriately to sensitive information.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Experience in higher education.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner.

About USI

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit .

About the Department

More information about the University's operating and capital budgets is available through the following link.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Mr. Jeff Sickman, search committee chair, at jsickman@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before April 2, 2024.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is anEEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.