Director – Budget

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Director – Budget to lead budgeting and related reporting for state funding. You will manage the development, accuracy, and compliance of state budget reports and serve as a key liaison with the Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) and Legislative Budget Office (LBO).

The Director provides high‑level budget analysis, reporting, and decision support to executive leadership while ensuring that all budget activities comply with state requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in financial reporting or budgeting, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the Mississippi Board of Public Accountancy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for UMMC's 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

Excel proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Supervisory experience

Budgets and forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Strata

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00053743

Job Category

Professional and Technical

Organization

Financial Reporting and Accounting

Location/s:

Central Billing Office-Clinton

Job Title

Director – Budget

Job Summary

The Director-Budget provides leadership and oversight of UMMC’s state budgeting and related reporting processes. This position is responsible for managing the development, accuracy, and compliance of state budget reports and serves as a key liaison with the Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) and Legislative Budget Office (LBO). The Director provides high-level budget analysis, reporting, and decision support to executive leadership while ensuring that budget activities comply with applicable state requirements and institutional policies.

Education & Experience

Education And Experience Required

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in financial reporting or budgeting, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Or Registration Required

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant from the Mississippi Board of Public Accountancy

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of standard budget reporting and concepts. Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a high level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for UMMC's 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.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional pushing/pulling, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

Yes

Pay Class

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date

09/9/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

09/14/2026