26930BR

　　Job Title:

　　Financial Manager

　　Department:

　　Business Administration

　　Primary Campus:

　　University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

　　Job Description:

　　50% Financial Management and Reporting duties include but not limited to:

　　Works with the principal analyst to develop and implement plans for comprehensive financial reporting

　　Manages the School’s allocated, earned, and endowment funds in accordance with School priorities and applicable Federal, State and University guidelines

　　Provides financial analysis, timely and accurate financial reports, operational insights, and strategy recommendations to support the principal analyst, dean, area directors, and programs

　　Works with the principal analyst to develop and implement plans for cash management, forecasting, and risk management

　　Provides financial analysis, advice, and assistance on special projects

　　Coordinates with the School’s human resources team to arrange funding for all appointments in the School including faculty, students, and staff

　　40% Budget and Administration duties include but not limited to:

　　Coordinates development of the operating budget, analysis of carry forward balances, and an all-funds School budget

　　Monitors and adjusts fund balances as necessary

　　Coordinates accounting and reporting workflow with the SSC, area administrators, area directors, and human resources

　　Ensures the accuracy of transaction accounting and area reporting for the School, identifies and corrects errors

　　Establishes and maintains financial internal control systems and serves as the lead for any internal audit procedures

　　Works with the principal analyst to develop, document, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures

　　Serves as an expert adviser to the principal analyst and the dean on budget matters

　　Represents the School at budget and finance-related meetings when needed

　　Tracks scholarship accounts to ensures they are spent properly

　　10% Service and Other Related Duties

　　Develops and provides appropriate training plans for staff in areas and ensure problem resolutions are handled promptly and within established guidelines

　　Represents the principal analyst and the School of Business on issues related to the improvement of processes, procedures, and automated systems used in the financial reporting and budgeting processes

　　Participates as an active team member of the School staff including attending staff meetings and serving on School or University committees, as directed.

　　Completes other duties as assigned related to the position and strategic needs of the School

　　Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :

　　26930BR

　　Disclaimer:

　　The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).

　　Work Schedule:

　　M-F, 8-5

　　FLSA Status:

　　Administrative

　　Contact Information to Applicants:

　　Trina Ramirez Stephens, [email protected]

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and three years of related experience or High School diploma and five years of related experience.

　　Experience in developing and administering budgets as demonstrated by work history

　　Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills, as demonstrated by work history

　　Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials, as well as excellent oral communication skills (to be confirmed by interview and references)

　　Employee Class:

　　U-Unclassified Professional Staff

　　Advertised Salary Range:

　　$62,900-82,900

　　FTE:

　　1.0

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

　　A minimum of five years of experience in an accounting or financial management role

　　Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Financial Analyst

　　Experience in developing and using financial models, forecasting tools, and predictive analytics

　　Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, administrators and other members of a post-secondary educational institution

　　Experience in higher education

　　Experience with KU budget and reporting systems and a understanding of KU business operations, policies, procedures, and fiscal processes

　　Position Overview:

　　KU School of Business is seeking a Financial Manager to join its growing and expanding team. This position requires a dynamic person who can adapt and grow while (1) overseeing the School’s internal budgets, (2) initiating and monitoring transactions, and (3) reporting on all the School’s funds. This position reports to and works closely with the Principal Analyst preparing financial analyses, cash management, forecasting, risk management, and developing strategic financial plans. The Financial Manager also works in close coordination with the School’s human resources team.

　　This position is designated as primarily on-campus during the academic year but has flexibility to work virtually or hybrid over breaks and summer, as approved. The Budget Analyst’s office will be located in Capitol Federal Hall, a 166,500 square foot modern facility that the School of Business has called home since 2016. Other flexible work schedules will be evaluated as per KU policy and School guidelines.

　　Position is benefits eligible. KU offers excellent benefits to employees including generous retirement contributions, paid vacation and sick leave, insurance, and various discount programs. Full details are available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/benefits . The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

　　In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education.

　　Reg/Temp:

　　Regular

　　Application Review Begins:

　　22-Jan-2024

　　Anticipated Start Date:

　　19-Feb-2024

　　Additional Candidate Instruction:

　　A complete application requires: 1) on-line application; 2) current resume; 3) a cover letter addressing required qualifications; 4) complete contact information for three professional references.

　　Application review begins January 22, 2024 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is received.

　　Job Family:

　　Administrative/Management-KUL

　　Work Location Assignment:

　　On-Site