Job Description:

• Responsible for the BSD budget process, allocates resources and financial performance targets consistent with Department priorities and long-range planning, consistent with all BSD policies and requirements. Utilizes processes and tools to expedite the budget process and control areas of financial risk.

• Tracks financial commitments and coordinates with the Executive Director and Chairman to forecast draws against commitments.

• Responsible for documentation and training of budgetary procedures and policies for departmental personnel.

• Ensures compliance with University financial policies and those of external agencies.

• Maintains the Department's balance sheet accounts, monitors cash, payables, and receivables to ensure proper operations and the Department's viability.

• Oversees the management of research contracts and grants.

• Oversees gift and endowment accounts. Prepares budgets for research contracts and grants.

• Communicates and train users on financial policies and procedures.

• Manages month and year end accounting closes.

• Participates in UCMC and BSD capital accounting and procurement processes including capital projects (renovations, construction, equipment, etc.).

• Oversees internal and external audit activities.

• Manages the development, monitoring, and evaluation of a consolidated annual and intermediate (typically three to five year) budget plan and budget process for a unit, as well as actual performance against budget.

• Manages the preparation of financial statements, activity reports, financial position forecasts, and/or reports required by regulatory agencies.

• Manages, negotiates, and resolves financial compliance issues with various governmental agencies.

• Manages the preparation of audits and value-add financial analysis. Advises senior management on financial reporting requirements.

• Works independently to maintain and support the planning and execution of financial strategy.

• Acts as a resource for team members, solves complex problems. Explains complex and sensitive information.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or related field.

• MBA or advanced degree in finance, public policy, not-for-profit administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Knowledge and skills developed through years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Experience in administration, personnel management, and business systems.

• Experience in a University, clinical or a not-for-profit organization.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, financial computing, and database software applications. High proficiency in working with Microsoft Excel.

• Knowledge of various financial principles, practices, and applications including budgeting, financial planning, and financial reporting.

• Strong financial modeling skills.

• Intellectual versatility and creativity.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to think strategically and translate into operational objectives.

• Ability to independently develop and analyze alternative solutions and make recommendations.

• Ability to work closely with senior University officials.

• Ability to work effectively under considerable time pressure on high visibility, high stakes projects.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

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