BUDGET SPECIALIST

LOCATION: Columbia, Missouri

ABOUT THE JOB

Assist financial planning leaders in the coordination of operating and/or capital budget process including budget development, monitoring, reporting, for both accounting and budget systems. Leads the implementation of new or changes to existing information technology systems and process improvements. Conducts quality control measure to ensure financial reporting accuracy.

SALARY RANGE $68,266 - $111,426

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.

See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide leadership in the coordination and development of MUHC's annual operating budget. Provide training to managers. Design, develop, maintain and present executive and management level reports for monitoring actual spending compared to the budget. Provide monthly updates to leadership on budget variances. Monitor variances and reallocation of resources from budget pools.

Serve as expert resource in operational budgeting, financial reporting, and maintaining/application of budgeting tools. Conduct quality control efforts to ensure operating budgets and financial reporting accuracy.

For operating budgets, oversee the daily/monthly review of budget variances to assure proper recording of operating revenues and expenses. Provide support to leaders in understanding budget guidelines, standards and procedures for budget allocations, volume projections, expenditures, contracts, and revenues. Monitor and evaluate operating budget and actual variances to ensure compliance, fiscal stewardship, and accurate reporting. Provide support to leaders in understanding and use of a variety of financial and budget reporting resources.

Assist in analysis and management of transactions in accordance with University and MU Health Care policies and procedures.

Prepare various financial reports of MU Health Care and provide assistance to administrators and managers with financial data analysis and policy interpretation.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business.

Five (5) years of experience in accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by Missouri Board of Accountancy

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.