Budget Manager manages and coordinates budgeting activities and the implementation of the organization's budget policies and guidelines. Monitors actual performance against estimates and prepares annual and interim budgets. Being a Budget Manager coordinates budget appropriations and responds to exception requests for funds. Monitors and analyzes performance against budgets. Additionally, Budget Manager implements and supports tools and reporting used for planning, forecasting, monitoring, and decision support. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting. Typically reports to a director. The Budget Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Budget Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.
The Budget and Procurement Manager, under the direction of the Associate Vice President and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, is responsible for various aspects of budgeting and procurement functions for the college. Budget responsibilities include budget cycle planning, preparation, training, departmental budget coordination, compiling of all budget submissions, presentation to leadership, management, tracking of budget to actuals, and other related activities. Procurement and purchasing related functions include developing and maintaining the college strategic purchasing plan, maintaining and enforcing procurement policies, maintaining positive contractor/vendor relations, evaluating purchasing options, maintaining purchasing records, invoice verification, purchasing trend analysis, cost benefit analysis, preparing recommendations of new purchasing methods, and other related activities.
Requirements
Essential Functions:
1) Yearly Budget Preparation:
2) Budget Maintenance:
3) Oversite of Purchasing:
4) Contract Review, Negotiation, and Management:
5) Competitive Bid Process:
6) Purchase Order Approval and Contract Payment Tracking:
7) General Purchasing:
Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration, or a related field required. Progress toward a MBA is highly desirable.
Experience: A minimum of two-three years of procurement experience required. A minimum of three-five years budget experience required. Minimum of 1-2 years supervising others required. Experience in a college or non-for-profit environment is preferred, however, not required.
Skills: Exceptional analytical skills, communication and negotiation skills, strong computational or mathematical skills, and strong researching skills. Proficient in WORD, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, detail oriented, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate effectively with various levels of personnel, willingness to take on new initiatives, ability to work independently, ability to make quality decisions, be self-motivated, ability to prioritize workload, use of computerized accounting and budgeting system. Demonstrated ability to multi-task several projects simultaneously and work collaboratively in an “energizing and high paced” team environment focused on institutional problem-solving and advancement.
Benefits:
Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.
Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:
Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator
501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor
Fulton, MO 65251
HR@Westminster-mo.edu
573-592-5226