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University of Houston-Clear Lake is hiring a Director, Planning and Budget. The role involves managing the Annual Operating Budget, overseeing the preparation of the biennial Legislative Appropriation Request, and directing staff and operations within the Budget Office. Responsibilities also include representing the university on budget issues at the System Administration and State level, preparing financial reports, and coordinating with senior management and external agencies.

Highlights

Direct and manage the operations of the Budget Office.
Oversee preparation and reconciliation of the Annual Operating Budget.
Coordinate the Legislative Appropriation Request process.
Develop and implement Unit Assessment Plans.
Monitor university accounts and analyze financial data.
Bachelor's degree in business or related field required.
Six or more years of relevant job experience.
Knowledge of Accounting and Budget Development Systems.

Director, Planning and Budget Full Description

| Department: Planning & Budget
| Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
| Description: The Director, Planning and Budget is responsible for the preparation, implementation and control of the Annual Operating Budget. This includes planning, development, and implementation of systems and procedures to ensure uniform budget preparation, control and reporting. Responsible for the preparation of the biennial Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR). Directs and manages the operations and staff of the Budget Office and is responsible for preparing and coordinating responses to departments, senior management, external agencies, System Administration and Board of Regents. Responsible for the planning and assessment function of the Budget Office. Represents the University on budget issues at both the System Administration and State level. Duties: Directs and manages the daily operations and staff of the Budget Office including defining and developing goals, policies and operational procedures, determining work flow, overseeing department operating funds and making staffing decisions. Oversees problem solving, troubleshooting, testing, training and documentation efforts for UHCL related to the Financial System. Oversees the preparation of the Annual Operating Budget including supporting schedule generation, reconciliation of the Budget and monitoring allocation of funding. Prepares revenue projections, establishes the Budget Guidelines, and generates and analyzes the Executive Summary Report submitted to the Board of Regents. Oversees and participates in the design, development and implementation of the Budget Development System. Oversees, coordinates and reviews the gathering of data, certain schedule and special item preparation for the biennial Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR) and data entry into ABEST. Prepares and reconciles schedules within the LAR and to the Financial Statements, submitting the final document to the Legislative Budget Board. Analyzes proposed legislative bills and the future impact to the University. Develops and implements the Unit Assessment Plan. Assesses the results and writes the Unit Assessment Plan Report annually. Prepares and coordinates responses to departments, senior management, external agencies, System Administration and Board of Regents to include ad hoc report requests, surveys and budget presentation materials. Monitors University accounts monthly, analyzing actuals as compared to budget. Serves as liaison between the Business Coordinators and the University, chairing meetings monthly and reviewing accounts quarterly. Represents the University of Houston-Clear Lake on budget issues both at the System Administration and the State level. Assists departments and/or management in resolving significant budget issues.Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business or related field. Six or more years directly job-related experience including administrative and financial positions with increasing levels of responsibility. Supervisory experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Accounting, Human Resources and Budget Development System, specifically, how the systems interface and operate. Ability to analyze financial data and to translate data into financial reports. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as oral and written communication skills. Must be self-motivated and able to function as a team player within a team environment. Ability to exhibit flexibility in responding to changing priorities as well as the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Must be able to provide direction and supervise staff.
| All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.

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