Assistant Budget Director

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama’s Budget Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Budget Director. The position is responsible for maintaining the University budget, loading budgets to the general ledger, monitoring budget entries and salary budgets, and providing financial analysis and reporting to university divisions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance and at least four years of professional accounting/finance experience; a master’s degree and CPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or directly related field and four years of professional accounting/finance experience.
• Master’s degree and CPA are preferred.
• Experience in higher education budgeting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain University budget for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Prepare budget load to the general ledger including mid-year and adjustments.
• Monitor salary budgets and budget entries in the general ledger.
• Reconcile salary budgets with HR records and ensure funding.
• Provide budget analysis, projections, and reports to divisions.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Supervision

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting, business, or finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA preferred

Tools

Banner

Excel

Job description

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or directly related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and four years of professional accounting/finance experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Related budgetary experience in a higher education setting is preferred. A master’s degree and CPA are preferred.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Budget Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Budget Director.

Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Responsible for maintaining the University budget for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Prepares University budget load to the general ledger including mid-year, permanent and temporary budget adjustments.
• Monitors all University budget entries recorded to the general ledger.
• Reconciles at a frequency determined by the Assistant Vice President of Finance and Administration, all salary budgets to Human Resources records.
• Ensures salary budgets are accurately and completely budgeted during the fiscal year and that salary changes processed by the Budget Office are appropriately funded.
• Monitors budget-to-actual results of the University and communicates results to University divisions/departments at a frequency determined by the Assistant Vice President of Finance & Administration.
• Prepares budget analysis and projections.
• Prepares University cost allocation study, maintains cost allocation records and documentation, and communicates new rates to the appropriate accounting staff and explains components of the new rates, if required.
• Prepares and reviews budget and journal voucher entries using professional accounting methods, as applicable.
• Oversees the maintenance of budget files.
• Establishes new procedures that are necessary to appropriately process budget transactions.
• Assists with the resolution of University departmental budgetary issues.
• Prepares documents for budget council meetings, attend budget council meetings, and supervise the preparation of minutes and other documentation of the proceedings for the budget files.
• Develops Banner applications to facilitate budget preparation and control.
• Participates in the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual reports required by ACHE and the State of Alabama Executive Budget Office, at the direction of the Assistant Vice President of Finance & Administration.
• Prepares other budgetary allocations, maintains records, communicates allocation rates and methodologies to the appropriate accounting staff.
• Supervises certain Budget Office staff to include assigning duties and checking work.
• Directs and participates in the review of Personnel Action Forms and Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs), ensuring the completion of any required steps that are necessary to complete the approval process and ensuring timely processing.
• Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Finance & Administration, applies financial analysis required to make key financial decisions and recommendations through financial modeling of revenue and expenditure requests and policy changes.
• Coordinates and monitors actual and projected tuition and fee revenues.
• Adapts to changing priorities.
• Manages multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/17/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Location

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular or Temporary Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individualsfor staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 - 3 years
  • Between 3 - 5 years
  • Between 5 - 7 years
  • More than 7 years
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • USA website
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Indeed
  • HigherEd Jobs
  • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
  • Facebook
  • Word of mouth
  • Other

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment OpportunityInvestigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.