The Opportunity:

The Finance/Budget Manager delivers financial reports and analysis to support UCF Facilities and Business Operations strategic goals. This role provides exceptional customer service by providing leadership with data-based actionable insights. It also fosters a culture of continuous improvement by developing a team of analysts and enhancing business processes.

Responsibilities:

Financial Operations

• Lead financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis for the UCF IT budget (~$90M+), providing insights to support decision-making.
• Manage daily budget and accounting operations with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with the CIO and UCF IT leadership to deliver data-driven analysis and financial recommendations aligned with their priorities.
• Serve as a leader to a team of analysts, including hiring, coaching, developing, and recognizing staff.

Operational Excellence

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance business processes.
• Promote a strong customer service mindset through responsive, solution-oriented support, and expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or combination of relevant comparable education and experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in financial reporting and analysis in direct support of senior or executive-level leadership.
• 4+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience in accounting.
• Experience working in a large, decentralized organization.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,809 to $110,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department
Facilities & Business Operations - Finance Business Center

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment
Regular

Expected Salary
$75,809.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date
07-10-2026-12-00-AM