Finance and Operations Manager

Finance and Operations Manager

The Finance and Operations Manager assists the Vice Dean for Finance & Business Operations in preparing the law school's budget and other financial reports. The Manager oversees and analyzes departmental and program financial activity, ensuring adherence to budget, financial responsibility, and alignment with the school's goals. The Manager analyzes new and existing projects and initiatives and assesses progress toward strategic goals and objectives by creating financial reports. The Finance Manager will serve as the reviewer and approver of law school payments, ensuring adherence to University and Educational Foundation policies and procedures. They will also serve as the law school's subject-matter expert on procurement matters, providing advice and overseeing law school activities to ensure compliance with procurement law and university procedures. The Finance Manager will work with the Facilities Building Manager and the Vice Dean in handling facilities issues not managed by the Facilities Department, including office changes, equipment and furniture requests, renovation needs, and facilities work orders.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree. Proven and verified expertise in finance and accounting. Strong data, analytical, and financial skills and experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and disseminate financial data with attention to detail and perform tasks quickly and accurately. Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in Microsoft Word. Exceptional communication, data presentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to present financial and business issues clearly and concisely. Ability to handle confidential information with great discretion, tact, and judgment. A strong analytical, creative mind with a problem-solving approach. Results-oriented with a strong sense of vision and initiative and strong organizational skills. A passion for education and a commitment to align resources with the school's strategic goals. Ability to work well with various constituencies, including faculty, staff, and students. Proficient in PeopleSoft Finance, data warehouse tools, and Anaplan (or have the ability to learn applications quickly) and intermediate knowledge of accounting and finance. Ability to perform financial analysis, prepare financial statements, and analyze financial data.

Job Duties

Job Duty - The Finance and Operations Manager will serve as the law school's subject-matter expert on procurement matters, providing advice and overseeing law school activities to ensure compliance with procurement law and university procedures.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 30

Job Duty - PeopleSoft Finance Transaction Approver: Acts as Approver 1 and/or 2 in reviewing and approving all law school financial transactions in PeopleSoft Finance, ensuring alignment with departmental budgets and school priorities. Serves as Visa liaison for the law school. Responsible for maintaining law school internal policies and policing those policies.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 15

Job Duty - Prepares quarterly departmental financial reports for law school managers and reviews spending to ensure adherence to budget and school goals.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 15

Job Duty - The Finance and Operations Manager will work with the Facilities Building Manager and the Vice Dean in handling facilities issues not managed by the Facilities Department, including office changes, equipment and furniture requests, renovation needs, and facilities work orders.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 15

Job Duty - Assists in the preparation of the law school's budget and other financial reporting responsibilities requested by the Budget Office and Provost's Office.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 15

Job Duty - Assists the Vice Dean in preparing financial reports for the ABA, US News and World Report, and various university offices.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 5

Job Duty - Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the department and school.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 5

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

Optional Documents

List of References and Contact Information