Budget Officer
Budget Officer
- 514925
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Staff
Title: Budget Officer
Employee Classification: Budget Officer
Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration
Division: SYS-Information Technology
SubDivision-Department: SYS-Information Technology
Department: SYS-Information Technology-925000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility:
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
UNT System Information Technology is a component of The University of North Texas System. The mission of UNT System Information Technology is simple: to be the best at delivering customer-aligned IT solutions and services. Our services are provided to all member institutions using an IT shared services governance model.
UNT System Information Technology provides the primary technology used by all campuses to support their operations. These include: shared resources of data centers, computing hardware, software applications, network and voice communications, collaboration and productivity capabilities, central web services, risk management, and security and compliance services. As a department, we strive to provide the most professional personnel possible to serve our campus constituents.
The University of North Texas is a state employer offering great benefits, including medical, dental, life, retirement, ample paid time off, and great work/life balance.
Position Overview
This position provides budgetary, financial, and analytical support to the UNT System Information Technology organization. The position assists in the development, monitoring, and forecasting of operating and capital budgets; prepares financial analyses and reports; and supports strategic decision-making by the Chief Information Officer and IT leadership team. The position reports to the Senior Director of IT Finance and Vendor Management and serves as a key resource for financial planning, budget management, and technology investment analysis.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field, and three years of accounting, financial analysis or closely related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Skills in collecting and analyzing data.
* Knowledge of budgetary principles, practices and procedures.
* Ability to prepare concise reports.
* Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form .
* Knowledge of electronic information systems and accounting systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties
- Perform financial forecasting, variance analysis, and budget-to-actual reporting.
- Prepare business cases and return-on-investment analyses for technology initiatives.
- Support vendor contract budgeting, renewals, and financial impact assessments.
- Monitor and analyze expenditures associated with software, hardware, cloud, and managed service contracts.
- Develop executive dashboards and presentations for IT leadership and governance groups.
- Assist with financial planning for technology refresh, infrastructure, and strategic initiatives.
- Coordinate annual budget development activities and long-range financial planning efforts.
- Conduct benchmarking and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Ensure compliance with university, state, and regulatory financial requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.