Strategic Budget & Financial Planning Lead

Olivet College; Olivet (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Olivet College in Olivet, MI seeks a Senior Budget Accountant to coordinate the university’s budget development, variance analysis, and financial planning. You will work with the CFO and Accounting Manager to align budgets with institutional objectives and prepare financial reports for leadership and the Board.

The role requires strong Excel skills, GAAP knowledge, and experience with ERP systems, with 3–5 years in budgeting or financial analysis. Collaboration across departments is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a 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 a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and implement the University’s 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.
• Assist in creating annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Support CFO and Accounting Manager to align budgets with financial strategy.

Skills

Budgeting

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

3–5 years of budgeting/financial analysis experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Olivet College in Olivet, MI seeks a Senior Budget Accountant to coordinate the university’s budget development, variance analysis, and financial planning. You will work with the CFO and Accounting Manager to align budgets with institutional objectives and prepare financial reports for leadership and the Board.

The role requires strong Excel skills, GAAP knowledge, and experience with ERP systems, with 3–5 years in budgeting or financial analysis. Collaboration across departments is essential.