Financial Manager

Description:

Under the direction of the Business Officer, responsible for full oversight of all financial and accounting operations for the Materials Department and associated Research Centers. Develops and implements financial systems and procedures; monitors departmental budget of $10M and extramural and gift funding of $60M. Prepares cost projections and analyses for both departmental and extramural fund accounts. Oversees bi-weekly and monthly payroll to ensure accuracy and maintains strong knowledge of Kronos and UCPATH. Prepares and/or updates recharge packages annually and monitors recharge activity ($120K/month across six income units). Utilizes a thorough working knowledge of University Accounting Policies pertaining to all accounting areas for extramural funding as well as state funding. Has working knowledge of all policies pertaining to extramural funding (OMB A-21, Uniform Guidance, and specific agency guidelines). Analyzes and resolves problems and provides input for continued development of policies and procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy of work produced. Maintains a strong working knowledge of all campus and departmental financial systems (GUS, Gateway, TOE, TOF, Flexcard, Data Warehouse, etc.). Assumes a high degree of decision making and authority in fiscal and budgetary management. Provides short and long-range planning on federal, state and private funding matters as well as departmental planning and policy development. Establishes and maintains contact with management and officials of the university. Participates in major management decisions in the financial area. Must demonstrate strong professional managerial responsibilities, strong organizational skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Is familiar with campus management issues and sets goals and objectives that affect research, budget, and fiscal responsibilities. Directly supervises 5.0 FTE, the Contracts and Grants Officer (Res. Admin 3); the Purchasing Coordinator (Assistant III); the Graduate Student Advisor (Student Services Advisor 3); the UCPATH payroll personnel coordinator (TBN); and the Administrative Coordinator (Assistant III). Is responsible for full range of personnel actions including training, performance management, disciplinary action, ect. for direct reports. Represents the department on campus-wide committees and work groups in the areas of accounting, personnel, contracts and grants and purchasing. Acts on behalf of the Business Officer in times of absence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related area or equivalent experience and/or training.
• 4-6 years strong fiscal management experience.