Associate Director, Budgets

Title: Associate Director, Budgets

Employee Classification: Associate Director, Budgets

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Finance & Admin

Department: DAL-Office of Budget and Planning-532000

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Office of Budget and Planning at UNT-Dallas plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient use of university financial resources, providing timely and accurate budget information to the university community and its stakeholders. Its primary purpose is to assist university administration with strategic decision support financial planning, and the effective management of the annual operating budget. Through data-driven insights and expert guidance, the office supports the alignment of financial resources with the university’s strategic goals and priorities. 

Position Overview

The Associate Budget Director plays a key role in supporting the budget and financial planning activities for the University of North Texas at Dallas, collaborating with stakeholders across all divisions, schools/colleges, and departmental budget users. This role oversees the day-to-day management of financial activities, assisting the Budget Director with preparing, reviewing, and monitoring the annual operating budget, and forecasting financial trends. The Associate Budget Director evaluates internal business processes, recommending changes to align with best practices, ensure adequate controls, and improve efficiency, while also monitoring these changes to maintain customer satisfaction. By taking a collaborative approach, this position addresses complex financial opportunities and challenges to sustain the university's financial health and strategic goals. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field and three (3) years of related professional experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to effectively and efficiently contribute in a team dynamic with a wide range of constituencies across departmental lines to accomplish the identified goals of the department and University. Ability to work independently and initiate and create new, original material. High level of proficiency using Excel and other spreadsheet software; organizing and reporting on large volumes of data and maintaining complex spreadsheets. Strong organizational, problem solving and decision making skills with proven ability to prioritize, organize, negotiate, coordinate and complete projects according to established time frames. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Experience in P