Budget Director: State & Institutional Reporting

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Director of Budget to lead state budgeting processes and related reporting. This role partners with executive leadership, IHL, and the Legislative Budget Office to ensure accurate, compliant budget submissions.

You will oversee the development and analysis of state budget reports, manage key data reconciliations between Workday and Strata, and supervise a budgeting team to meet deadlines and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in financial reporting or budgeting, including 2 years of supervisory work.
• CPA certification preferred (Mississippi Board of Public Accountancy).

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for budgeting system and related processes.
• Provide oversight of the state budgeting process, including the preparation, review, and submission of required budget reports.
• Review and analyze state appropriations and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Ensure budget reporting and related activities comply with applicable state, IHL, LBO, and institutional requirements.
• Serve as the primary budget liaison between UMMC and the Legislative Budget Office.
• Maintain current knowledge of Mississippi state budgeting requirements, procedures, policies, and reporting expectations.
• Partner with operational finance leaders to validate financial information and ensure the accuracy and completeness of data submitted to the LBO.
• Reconcile financial data from Workday and Strata with state budget reports and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit Manpower reports.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and controls to support the integrity and reliability of financial and budget information.
• Coordinate and oversee departmental financial and budget reports submitted to the IHL.
• Prepare ad hoc financial and budget reports requested by the LBO, IHL, and UMMC executive leadership.

Skills

Budget reporting

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Strata

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Director of Budget to lead state budgeting processes and related reporting. This role partners with executive leadership, IHL, and the Legislative Budget Office to ensure accurate, compliant budget submissions.

You will oversee the development and analysis of state budget reports, manage key data reconciliations between Workday and Strata, and supervise a budgeting team to meet deadlines and standards.