Lehigh University

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　　The Business Manager manages and coordinates the financial operations of several Interdisciplinary Research Institutes and their core research facilities. This role is responsible for the management of financial activity, accounting and compliance, payroll, billing, contract and general management for these Institutes. Provide financial oversight and administration to two academic departments within the Rossin College. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community (https://www.lehigh.edu/inprv/pdfs/activepdfforms/PrinciplesEquitySheetv2_032212.pdf).

　　Position Number: S98070

　　This position is a Grade: 9-40 with an approximate salary range of $53,580-$65,210 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications

　　Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website at https://hr.lehigh.edu/benefits

　　Directs and performs financial activities for multiple interdisciplinary Research Institutes*Develops and supervises administrative and financial systems for the interdisciplinary programs*Approves and establishes new accounts and budgets for the Institutes and their core research facilities*Authorizes expenditures, budget adjustments and transfers of funds*Directs preparation of budgets*Processes payroll forms & reviews PACs (Payroll turn around copies)*Manages business and accounting operations and makes recommendations*Compiles and maintains supporting documentation records such as invoices and receipts*Prepares and submits final reports for grants that have concluded*Reconciles vacation/sick/holiday accounts and enter payroll information into the payroll interface for soft-dollar employees

　　Provides budget administration, management and oversight*Performs financial reporting, analysis and auditing in addition to various month-end and year-end closings responsibilities*Tracks and maintains budgets for the Institutes and programs*Monitors, reviews and reconciles budget accounts for the Institutes and their core facilities*Performs financial reporting, analysis and auditing*Compiles and analyzes financial information to determine present and future financial performance, identify developing trends and recommend improvements*Works collaboratively with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Grant Specialists (ORSP) to ensure compliance with University and Federal guidelines*Ensures that University accounting policies and procedures are compliant with applicable regulations*Ensures that accounting and reporting practices for sponsored programs and grants are compliant with sponsor guidelines and applicable laws*Communicates changes in University policies and procedures and changes in financial regulations to staff and those affected by the changes*Prepare budgets for faculty research proposals*Work with PI to develop budget justification*Is knowledgeable about funding agencies allowable costs to be included in proposals*Liaise with ORSP to communicate sponsor requirements for proposal submissions*Gather and integrate subcontract information for proposals*Complete College and University cost-sharing documentation*Prepare research-related data and survey information required in proposals

　　Performs financial activities for research institutes*Administers or coordinates aspects of University-wide or Institute specific programs and or services*Supports activities of the Program Manager such as proposal preparation in addition to building and maintaining relationships with companies*Assesses office procedures to promote continuous improvement and incorporate changes where needed*Is responsible for regularly disseminating pertinent information to Institute constituents regarding new policies and procedures*Manages and renews contracts for the Core research facilities in addition to academic departments*Enter monthly equipment usage*Assist the RCEAS facilities manager with space surveys

　　Department Financial Administration*Reconcile monthly departmental spending in Banner financial system*Clear deficits and work with department chairs to monitor and ensure fiduciary responsible spending*Provide account reports to allow departments to understand their account balances and funds available*Review and approve department invoices and expenditures*Approve monthly departmental One-Card invoices*Complete year-end closing and reallocations in Banner financial system*Review tuition awards and submissions*Process payroll forms and review PACs (Payroll turn around copies)*Create income and expenditures projections*Enter payroll information into the payroll interface for soft-dollar employees*Review and approve unimarket purchases

　　Special Considerations

　　Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist at [email protected]

　　The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience

　　Three to five years of related work experience

　　Flexible and responsive, with the ability to juggle competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

　　Strong organizational, analytical & problem solving skills

　　Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and a high level of customer service required

　　Integrity, supported by a proven record of delivering results

　　Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position

　　Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

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