Senior Budget Strategist — Higher Education

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Olivet (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Budget Accountant to coordinate the University’s budgeting, variance analysis, and financial planning. You will support leadership with data-driven analysis and prepare financial reports for the CFO and Board of Trustees.

The role involves month-end close activities, partnership with department leaders, and maintaining budget documentation. A bachelor’s in accounting/finance with 3–5 years of budgeting experience is required; a master’s is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in budgeting, financial planning, accounting, or financial analysis.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating, developing, and implementing annual operating and capital budgeting processes.
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop budget projections and financial planning.
• Monitor departmental budgets and perform budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Write periodic narrative in response to budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Assist CFO with preparing financial presentations for leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Maintain institutional budget documentation and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile bank accounts as part of month-end close.

Skills

Budgeting methodology

GAAP & internal controls

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Budgeting software

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Budget Accountant to coordinate the University’s budgeting, variance analysis, and financial planning. You will support leadership with data-driven analysis and prepare financial reports for the CFO and Board of Trustees.

The role involves month-end close activities, partnership with department leaders, and maintaining budget documentation. A bachelor’s in accounting/finance with 3–5 years of budgeting experience is required; a master’s is