Manager, Budget & Financial Planning

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Not specified
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline
5 to 10 years of progressively responsible financial work
In-depth experience in long-range and strategic planning
Wake Forest University is seeking a Manager for Budget & Financial Planning to oversee the university's operating budget and financial planning processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial management, particularly in higher education, and will lead a team to develop and maintain financial reports and analytics

Job Summary

  • The Manager of Budgeting & Financial Planning is responsible for the full-scope management of the operating budget and planning process at Wake Forest University.
  • This position leads a team of analysts and collaborates closely with the Controller's Office to ensure alignment between Workday Finance and Adaptive Planning system structures.
  • The role requires developing financial reports, managing data integrity, and providing training to campus partners on budget processes and governance policies.

Matching Summary

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Wake Forest University is seeking a Manager for Budget & Financial Planning to oversee the university's operating budget and financial planning processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial management, particularly in higher education, and will lead a team to develop and maintain financial reports and analytics.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline
  • 5 to 10 years of progressively responsible financial work
  • In-depth experience in long-range and strategic planning
  • Knowledge of fund accounting principles and GAAP
  • High level of proficiency in Excel including macros and pivot tables

Nice-to-have

  • Master's in Accounting and/or CPA preferred
  • Experience in Higher Education accounting
  • Workday Finance and Adaptive Planning experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills in diverse community
  • Ability to acquire knowledge of new systems quickly

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 5-10 years financial experience required
  • GAAP knowledge required
  • Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Work Rights

Not specified

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