Budget Manager II

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Piscataway, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $94K - $145K 💻 Finance 🗓️ May 21st, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring a Budget Manager II who will oversee all aspects of budget management and development for the university's central administrative divisions, with a focus on the University Finance and Administration (UFA) budget. The role involves preparing consolidated budgets, collaborating with leadership to manage budgets, analyzing financial performance, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic financial planning and reporting for senior leadership.

Highlights

Prepare consolidated budgets for central units lacking independent budget functions, including UFA and Enterprise-Wide divisions.
Collaborate with unit leadership to manage budgets, facilitate meetings, and review financial performance against strategic goals.
Review and monitor budget estimates and expenditures; provide variance analyses and corrective action recommendations.
Develop and implement the university’s annual budget calendar and standard processes for budgeting and forecasting.
Produce routine and ad hoc financial reports for senior leadership and ensure audit readiness and compliance.
Provide expertise in short-term and long-term strategic financial planning aligned with the university’s mission.
Manage general accounting, procurement, payroll, and travel/expense administration for supported divisions.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field, plus five years of progressively responsible budget and financial management experience.
Preferred experience with Rutgers systems such as Oracle ERP Cloud, EPBCS, PeopleSoft, Jaggaer, and tools like Tableau and RCM budgeting.
Salary range is $94,492 to $144,715, with final offer based on qualifications, experience, and funding availability.