Budget Operations Leader | Ed Planning
Listed on 2026-11-05
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Financial Compliance, Business Administration, Accounting & Finance -
Management
Financial Manager, Business Administration
Job Description
UW Tacoma Fiscal Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Manager of Budget Operations to join their team.
About This Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Fiscal Services, the Manager of Budget Operations provides leadership for the operational administration of the University's budgeting processes, budget systems, and financial planning support activities. The position serves as the campus functional expert for budget administration, Adaptive Planning, budget reporting, and fiscal consultation, ensuring schools and administrative units have the guidance, tools, and support needed to effectively manage their financial resources.
Job Description
UW Tacoma Fiscal Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Manager of Budget Operations to join their team.
About This Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Fiscal Services, the Manager of Budget Operations provides leadership for the operational administration of the University's budgeting processes, budget systems, and financial planning support activities. The position serves as the campus functional expert for budget administration, Adaptive Planning, budget reporting, and fiscal consultation, ensuring schools and administrative units have the guidance, tools, and support needed to effectively manage their financial resources.
Key Responsibilities
Budget Operations & Administration (35%):
- Coordinate the operational administration of the University's annual operating budget processes in partnership with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Planning & Budget.
- Support implementation of institutional budget decisions and funding changes.
- Prepare, review, and process budget revisions, transfers, position funding changes, and related budget transactions. Develop financial analyses and reports to support operational and management decisions.
- Monitor budget activity and assist departments with budget management and financial planning.
- Serve as the campus functional administrator for Adaptive Planning. Maintain budget models, assumptions, security, and system configurations. Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and budget reporting tools.
- Ensure the integrity of budget data between Adaptive Planning and Workday. Coordinate system enhancements, testing, and implementation of new functionality. Develop and maintain system documentation, procedures, and user guidance.
- Serve as the primary campus resource for budget administration and Adaptive Planning. Provide guidance to departments on budget administration, funding, and financial management. Develop training, procedures, and user documentation for budget systems and processes. Partner with campus departments to resolve budget issues and continuously improve budget operations.
- Maintain budget system security, user access, and system configuration.
- Review sponsored project proposal budgets and budget justifications for institutional compliance.
- Conduct the campus fiscal review of grant proposal budgets prior to submission. Support the operational administration and reporting of the University's capital budget. Prepare reports and analyses related to specialized budget activities.
- Recommend process improvements that strengthen budget administration and customer service.
- Supervise Classified staff responsible for budget administration and reporting. Establish priorities, assign work, and evaluate performance.
- Foster collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development. Participate on University committees and complete special projects assigned by the Director.
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Admin, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public Administration or similar field.
- 5 years of demonstrated experience with financial system administration and budget development processes.
- Experience supervising professional or classified staff.
- Strong…
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