Budget Officer

Summary:

The Budget Officer is responsible for coordinating the development, administration, and monitoring of the College's operating and capital budgets to support the institution's strategic and financial objectives. This position provides financial analysis, forecasting, and budget reporting to assist senior leadership in making informed decisions. Working collaboratively with departments across the College, the Budget Officer ensures compliance with applicable policies, governmental regulations, and reporting requirements while promoting effective stewardship of institutional resources.

Critical Success Factors:

• Financial Analysis and Budgeting Expertise
• Analytical and ProblemSolving Skills
• Communication and Collaboration
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Strategic Thinking and Continuous Improvement

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economic, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, or financial planning.
• Experience developing and administering operating and capital budgets.
• Experience preparing financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Accounting, Public Administration (MPA), or a related field.
• Experience in higher education, preferably at a community college or other public institution.
• Experience with governmental or fund accounting.
• Experience with state appropriations and restricted funds.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania budgeting and reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting annual audits and regulatory reporting.
• Experience with strategic financial planning and multiyear budget forecasting.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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About Reading Area Community College

Reading Area Community College (RACC) is an accredited, comprehensive, open-enrollment education institution that provides the following: Associate degree, Certificate and Diploma Programs; career-focused training; transitional coursework; skills training for business and industry; personal enrichment programs and public service activities. Sponsored by Berks County, the College provides affordable access to meet identified community educational needs. Students from every age, race, religion and many different countries throughout the world choose to study here. Those who are seeking degrees at the college are attracted to programs like nursing, respiratory care, criminal justice and business. Other people pursue individual courses to brush up on a skill or interest, or pursue certification in a variety of subjects. The Community Education/Workforce Development division offers programs like dental assisting, home health aide and GED preparation.