Senior Budget Associate

The Dean's Office within the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for a Senior Budget Associate. The School of Engineering and Applied Science consists of 9 departments across the field of engineering. The school has seen tremendous growth in student population and faculty, as well as in its research expenditures in recent years. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Budget, the Senior Budget Associate will work closely with the Finance and Budget team as well as Dean's office areas and departments.

• Oversee day-to-day business operations of a unit or team, monitor accounting operations, research and make recommendations on resource allocations, plan and coordinate data management, record-keeping, and financial reporting needs.
• Provide traning and development of newly assigned or less experienced personnel in budgeting and analyzing variances.
• Manage finance functions and staff, providing regular reports and recommendations to senior leaders, ensuring compliance with GAAP procedures.
• Monitor operating budgets, expenditures, endowment income, and foundation budgets, where appropriate.
• Responsible for taking on particularly difficult or complex finance tasks, using a depth and breadth of finance and institutional knowledge to complete them to a high standard.
• May perform all day-to-day duties of Finance Generalists, as needed.
• Lead the School's annual budget and multiyear financial plan development
• Serve as liason between the School and central University for all budget matters
• Maintain forecast for entire School, and perform monthly variance analysis
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Please apply through the University job board, Careers at UVA, and search for R0070469

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' or through their 'Jobs Hub'. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents: a resume and cover letter.

This position will remain open until filled.This is a exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires before employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter, at das6zb@virginia.edu

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant subject
Experience: At least seven years of experience in a financial discipline, likely with supervisory experience. 11 years of relevant/finance experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Licensure: May hold CPA or other advanced financial certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.