Provides management, administration and/or analysis and evaluation of financial activities within a college or complex university department.

• Supervises a major complex segment of the University's financial operation.
• Designs and oversees the preparation of reports requiring the consolidation of a large volume of highly complex accounting and/or financial data into formats suitable for presentation.
• Develops, implements, and maintains financial and budget systems to ensure proper allocation of expenditures and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Develops and monitors the annual budget for the college/department.
• Develops and maintains internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Advises regarding audit responses.
• Monitors departmental activities in financial and operational areas for compliance with audit recommendations.
• Assists in long-range financial planning.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, costing forecasts, and interprets generally accepted accounting principles.
• Communicates with external organizational representatives to resolve complex financial problems.  
• Supervises and trains staff.
• Develops and implements integrated processes and applications for periodic and ad hoc financial reporting, and utilizing complex electronic financial information from systems and databases.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information from all components of the organizational entity, and develops integrated revenue/expense analysis, projections, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinates, compiles, and analyzes annual financial statements for the organization and its component units, utilizing complex spreadsheet and database applications.
• Analyzes, designs, documents, and implements internal financial reporting systems and procedures for the organization or specific operational entities.
• Provides leadership and coordination to various technical personnel engaged in specified project activities, as appropriate.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Education:

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months experience in lieu of BS Degree for a total of 84 months of experience.

Experience:

Required: 36 months experience in financial/accounting position to include analysis, auditing and budgeting.

Certifications or Licenses:

None

• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
• Strong initiative to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems. Ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and present complex annual financial reports, statements, and/or projections.
• Knowledge of a range of automated financial systems and applications software. Knowledge of the principles, processes, and standards for integrated financial analysis and reporting as related to a public institution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Database management skills. Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.

Physical:
Sitting for prolonged periods. Speaking and listening. Manual dexterity and engage in repetitive motion.

Environmental:
Standard Office Environment