Director of Budget - College of Public Health and Social Work

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Director of Budget provides strategic leadership and oversight of all fiscal operations for the College of Public Health & Social Work. This role ensures alignment of financial resources with the College's strategic goals and supports administrative, academic, and research functions through effective budget planning, analysis, and compliance.

• The Director of Budget serves as the primary financial manager of the College, aligning the College budget with the organization's strategic plan. This role involves developing and implementing strategic fiscal initiatives in collaboration with the Dean and College Leadership. The Director provides guidance and support in the administration, management, coordination of financial matters, and financial performance improvements.
• Directs, leads, and develops the annual budget for non-research funds. Formulates, administers, forecasts, and summarizes budget needs for all non-research related funds, such as E&G, auxiliary, and foundation accounts. The Director leads financial planning to ensure the College's financial integrity and alignment with strategic goals are met.
• Administers and manages financial operations including procurement, operating expenses, and asset management. Oversees and coordinates the approval of all financial transactions using non-research funds, including but not limited to cost transfers, payroll, recurring expenses, purchases, etc., and ensures compliance with University, State, Federal, and GAAP standards.
• Develops, leads and enforces internal control procedures and tracking systems.
• Conducts an Executive-level summary of monthly, quarterly, and year-end analyses, and forecasts, to identify trends and exposures. Supervises expenditures to ensure compliance with budget goals and cost objectives.
• Communicates financial analyses to Deans, Chairs, and departments to ensure accuracy and identify budget shortfalls or overages.
• The Director appraises the Dean and College Leadership on the financial status of operations, assesses the impact of potential changes and risks, and recommends possible solutions.
• Oversees salary administration and makes recommendations to the Dean to ensure alignment with the College budget, goals and strategic plan. Provides recommendations that include salary adjustments, one-time bonuses, conversions, faculty summer allocations, start-up funds, and temporary salaries. This role involves working with confidential financial and personnel data in accordance with institutional policies.
• Acts as the lead liaison between College Chairs/Directors and university central offices on fiscal matters. Ensures consistent and timely dissemination, as well as submission, of financial reports and insights. Coordinates responses to internal and external requests for fiscal data.
• Identifies and recommends training for college team members involved in fiscal operations. Identifies and facilitates ongoing process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field and eight (8) years of related experience or Master's degree and six (6) years of related experience.

Must have two (2) years in a management role.

• Demonstrated knowledge of budget management and effective presentation skills.
• Proven experience in a higher education environment.

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Expanded Background Check

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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