Director, Budgeting

What You'll Need for Success

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7 – 10 years related professional work experience in finance.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, justifying and reviewing complex budgets for multiple teams and programs.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP Financial Systems.
• Experience managing all budgeting activities of an organization.
• Knowledge of: Budgeting and forecasting for multiple teams and funding sources, State Accounting Manual & Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF) agreements and their impact on budgeting, accounting, audit and compliance.
• Ability to: Analyze and solve complex accounting/budget issues, Accurately analyze data and apply GAAP, Use sound judgment to apply established laws, regulations, and guidelines, Make informed decisions within established objectives and boundaries, Elevate non-routine or policy-imaging issues for discussion, Exercise extensive judgment to direct and guide discussion regarding large, complex budgets across multiple teams and programs, Process highly detailed documents and solve complex problems, Align and support program managers through strong communication and explanation of business strategy, Navigate differing opinions and resolve areas of controversy, Effectively communicate both orally and in writing, in a collaborative fashion, Establish effective working relationships across departments and with external stakeholders, Use strong organizational skills to keep work well structured and prepared, Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $80,011 – $93,000, commensurate with education and work experience.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 160 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Up to 16 hours of paid community service leave.
• Cumulative 192 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.