Description

　　Support Astronomy! Come join and be part of our finance team at AURA’s Central Administrative Services group that supports the day-to-day operations for a $170 million division. AURA’s Centers enable the next decade of astronomical discoveries through world-class facilities and science. AURA offers a mix-model workspace (office & virtual) and stimulating environments for all. Candidate can work Baltimore, DC, Arizona, Boulder- hybrid model.

　　The Financial Systems Manager is responsible for providing clear leadership and management of overall execution of finance, business system, and operations initiatives and projects, to include system implementation and enhancements, and will be responsible for all deliverables, customer relations, coordination with consultants, and reporting. This role will partner with and analyze the organization’s needs, coordinate external consultants, and also be a hands-on independent contributor. This role will have strong interactions with the various team and project stakeholders to establish seamless processes that meet all program and contract requirements.

　　Essential Financial Systems Manager Functions:

　　Identifying process and system solutions for enhancements, acting in the capacity of a Business Systems Analyst

　　Works with the cross functional managers to identify potential improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the role, including a clearly defined requirements hand off process between teams

　　Guide the completion of root cause analysis to ensure issues do not recur

　　Maturing the SDLC processes around configuration, testing, and deployment of solutions

　　Document, maintain and enhance all program processes, workflows, and quality standards

　　Ensures team development of expertise with existing or new systems

　　Serves as a conduit between the cross functional managers, program and business stakeholders, fostering relationships across the organization

　　Serves as a stakeholder across all active projects

　　Essential Project Management Functions:

　　Lead and perform all stages of project management for Financial, Business system and Operations projects. Including clear project plans with roles and responsibilities, requirements, success criteria, regular status updates, risks, and scope and date changes.

　　Develop and/or review program specific planning and control documents. Lead and collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to support program requirements of varying size, complexity and duration. Develop and manage change control processes.

　　Prepares reports, slide presentations, or memos to distribute regular communications about project progress with staff, managers, organizational executive leadership and governance members.

　　Reviews critical project documentation for completion and provides feedback and coaching as required.

　　Holds team members accountable to meet estimates and time frames for all team’s tasks and deliverables.

　　Required Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:

　　Bachelor’s degree or greater in a related discipline

　　Experience with Deltek Costpoint including extensive use of multiple project module systems

　　Minimum of 5-7 years of project management experience in a technology, construction, A&E or other highly technical organizations

　　Extensive experience documenting organizational policies, procedures, and system documentation and requirements

　　Have had responsibility for a numerous successful, complex projects (delivered meeting client requirements and with high team satisfaction)

　　Experience with implementing ERP systems to include experience evaluating system vulnerability assessments and developing mitigation plans

　　Strong business acumen to include an understanding of financial concepts, US GAAP, and internal controls

　　Analytical with an ability to present complex financial information to non-finance team members

　　Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment

　　Excellent communication skills and high integrity and ethical behavior

　　Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

　　We also offer an excellent benefits package and competitive salary. The salary range $140k-$180K, and the position provides relocation assistance.

　　Highlights:

　　Health Benefits – Start first on the month following hire

　　Retirement Options:

　　401(a) Money Purchase Pension Plan / 10% Employer Contribution

　　Paid Time Off:

　　Vacation / Accrual of up to 24 days per/yr.

　　Paid Sick Leave / 8 hour per/mo.

　　Holiday Time / 10 days per/yr.

　　Benefit Guide: https://hr.aura-astronomy.org/employee-benefits-guide

　　TO APPLY: Share your experience by completing an online application and uploading your resume. We would like to fill these positions by February 24, 2024 and will accept applications until they are filled.

　　Any inquiries about your application status can be directed to [email protected] .

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　　The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is a consortium of over 40 US institutions and three international affiliates that operates world-class astronomical observatories. AURA’s role is to establish, nurture, and promote public observatories and facilities that advance innovative astronomical research. AURA is responsible for managing the operations of the NSF’s NOIRLab, the National Solar Observatory, and the construction of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope under cooperative agreements with the National Science Foundation and operations of the Space Telescope Science Institute under contracts with NASA.

　　As a recipient of U.S. Government funding, AURA is considered a government contractor and is subject to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, AURA does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender identity expression, lawful political affiliations, veteran status, disability, and/or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws. The statements below as well as the requests for self-identification are required pursuant to these regulations. We encourage your participation in meeting these federal reporting requirements which are included for protection and to assist us in our recordkeeping and reporting. Your responses are kept strictly confidential.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)