Job Title
Associate Director, BudgetsAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension ServiceDepartment
Administrative SupportProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
We are seeking an Associate Director, Budgets who will be responsible for preparation and oversight of the annual agency budget and day-to-day operating budget, including budget transfers, planning, developing and implementing specific strategic initiatives with assistance from the CFO and Assistant CFO.
Responsibilities
Responsible for preparation and oversight of annual agency budget and day-to-day operating budget, including budget transfers with assistance from CFO and Assistant CFO
Directly works CFO and Assistant CFO planning, developing and implementing Extension specific strategic initiatives.
Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures.
Prepares and analyzes financial information, including trend analysis and projections.
Prepares ad hoc analysis and management reports for Extension executive leadership team to support management decision-making.
Provides input and direct oversight of the budget process, including analysis of internal and external financial data to assist in developing short and long-range budget strategies for the agency.
Develops and implements processes to track changes to operating budgets during annual budget development.
Collaborates with leadership to provide guidance to Extension units and districts in planning and implementing budget strategies, provides oversight of the allocation of funds.
Responsible for the monitoring of federal and state budgets, reconciling unit operating and salary pools, chart of accounts, setup and closeout of accounts, and completing budget transfers.
Monitor state and federal spending trends.
Responsible for reviewing and timely entry fee based programming entries and monitoring agency salary savings.
Comply with state and federal quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
Ensure cost share account set up and monitoring of faculty cost share budget requirements are met.
Implements written communications and other methods to effectively disseminate budget-related information and processes.
Collaborates with leadership on best budget and financial practices for agency procedures and webpage resources.
Work cooperatively across Budget and Reporting teams to ensure coordination and communications.
Responds to inquiries by serving as a fiscal liaison with units, administrative services, and the Texas A&M University System.
Collaborates with leadership to serve as liaison with the State Auditor’s Office, the State Comptroller’s Office, and other oversight agencies on audit matters. Provides financial information, records, and support to auditors, both internally and externally.
Collaborate with leadership to develop training resources and conduct presentations for units on behalf of agency and fiscal office.
Supervise three staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education:
-Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Experience:
-Eight years of related experience.
Preferred Education:
-Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related degree
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel in office settings.
-Strong interpersonal, multitasking, and teamwork skills, with effective oral and written communication. Detail-oriented.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
-Texas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work schedules and remote work options may be available for this position, depending on the nature of the role and employee eligibility, in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
Required Documents
CV/ Resume
Cover letter
List of references
Certifications/ additional documentation
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