Budget Manager (Ag Budget)

North Dakota State University   Fargo, ND   Full-time     Finance
Posted on October 8, 2024
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Position Purpose:
The NDSU Agriculture Budget Office is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Budget Manager to join our team. This key role supports the NDSU Extension Service, Northern Crops Institute (NCI), and ND Agricultural Experiment Station (NDAES). As the Budget Manager, you will be responsible for managing annual budgets, providing expert financial guidance, and assisting leadership in identifying and implementing efficiency measures. This position offers an opportunity to directly impact the financial health and operational success of the NDSU Agriculture division.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage budgets for NDAES Ag Facilities, ensuring compliance, monitoring expenditures, and providing financial reports.
  • Oversee capital project accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses and contracts.
  • Support HR and payroll-related budget management activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in financial management, including budgeting and reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
  • Ability to track and manage complex financial data.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in managing budgets in an educational or governmental setting.
  • Familiarity with grant and contract funding, particularly federally funded programs.
  • Experience in capital project accounting.
  • Knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar financial systems.

Join us at NDSU Agriculture and contribute to the financial strength of one of the region's most impactful agricultural organizations!

To Apply: Include resume and cover letter

Deadline for applications: November 8th, 2024, open until filled

Salary: $60,000+ Depending on experience

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
    • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
    • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
    • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
  • Superb Retirement Plan
    • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
  • Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
  • Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
  • More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU
About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .