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North Carolina State University

Budget Consultant

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $80K - $90K

💻 Consulting

🗓️ October 14th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Budget Consultant to support the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) in managing, analyzing, and forecasting budgets that advance research, teaching, and extension efforts across North Carolina. The role involves providing financial analysis, advising administrators, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with college leaders to optimize budget processes.

Highlights
  • Manage, monitor, and forecast budgets including state appropriations, federal capacity funds, and trust accounts.
  • Provide data-driven financial recommendations and analysis to college leaders.
  • Ensure compliance with University, state, and federal financial policies including Uniform Guidance.
  • Advise and train department leaders on financial procedures, reporting, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with finance and administrative staff across CALS to improve budget processes and transparency.
  • Proficiency required in Microsoft Excel with advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
  • Preferred experience with PeopleSoft Financials or similar financial systems; knowledge of federal Uniform Guidance and public-sector budgeting practices.
  • Bachelor’s degree with accounting coursework or equivalent education/experience required.
  • Annual salary range from $80,000 to $90,000 commensurate with experience.
  • Support provided to Department Heads, Associate Deans, and Directors within CALS; the role reports to the Director of Budgets and Planning and Assistant Dean of Finance and Business Management.