Budget Director Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the budget director position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and training for campus on fiscal procedures and policies and budget information systems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience developing and managing a large and complex agency budget spanning multiple departments, divisions and programs
• Experience developing and managing budgets with a complex revenue model that comprises revenues from multiple federal and state programs, complex cost allocation model
• Proven experience in supervising staff and working as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills including the capacity to set priorities and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Solid working knowledge across spectrum of financial administrative functions including budgeting, grants administration and reporting, gifts, accounting, procurement and payroll
• Experience using PeopleSoft and Hyperion preferred
• Demonstrated experience working in an advisory capacity to senior leaders
• Astute organizational skills

I am excited to be applying for the position of budget director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for strategic leadership, direction, and oversight to the Payroll Team to assure services are appropriately aligned to meet customer needs and comply with the provisions of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable federal and state regulations, policies and procedures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Should have strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Detailed knowledge of applicable Massachusetts public sector budgeting and finance policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of Commonwealth finance laws and standards established by Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• Proficient demonstrated knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel
• Develop working knowledge of the Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting Systems (MMARS), the state contracting system and IT "Warehouse"
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are critical
• Strategy/Media Planning experience preferred
• Fast learner with problem solving skills and willingness to find solutions

I am excited to be applying for the position of budget director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership and technical guidance for compliance Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Higher education, non-profit, government or healthcare industry experience
• Experience managing enterprise-level information systems
• Experience working in a leadership role in a matrix organization
• Advanced knowledge and experience in finance and decision support, , financial policies, practices and systems
• Excellent working knowledge of higher education, research, and/or academic health system organizations, finances, and operations metrics
• Strong working knowledge of and experience in implementing business intelligence concepts
• Excellent project and change management (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Prosci, ) and strategic planning skills
• Excellent client service, with demonstrated listening, critical thinking, analytical, and interpersonal skills

In response to your job posting for budget director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for information, researches problems, and educates staff on pertinent changes on those policies and procedures, as needed.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Considerable knowledge of Accounting principles, practices, and procedures with an emphasis on fiscal and budgetary development and analysis
• Experience providing hands-on management for the budgeting, purchasing, and financial functions of an agency or organization
• Experience supervising and managing a financial staff
• Knowledge of State Government administration, budgeting, purchasing, and fiscal operations is strongly preferred
• Advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel (or equivalent programs)
• Master’s in Business Administration or Public Administration
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant
• Governmental and fund accounting experience

Please consider me for the budget director opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for support to managers with respect to interpretation and application of employee relations and associated policies, practices, and procedures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proven experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and application of university policies and procedures
• Strong organizational skills including the capacity to set and manage multiple priorities
• Experience using SCT Banner software or similar financial software
• Experience supervising business office staff
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with a mastery of Excel (vLookups, pivot tables, ), and experience and/or familiarity with managing large volumes of data
• Attention to detail and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• A service commitment, professional demeanor, and team orientation
• Diplomacy and confidence to handle all situations, especially those of a confidential nature and in interactions with senior University administrators