Head of Finance, Payroll & Operations

Finance Operations ManagerProvide leadership to the Theatre and Media Arts Department concerning all business-related functions, such as internal controls and procedures, finance, cost accounting, budgeting, personnel and payroll, purchasing/contracting, management information systems, and reimbursement/travel systems. This position also manages capital assets, inventories, negotiates purchasing agreements, provides guidance to department leadership. The TMA Business Office supports 23 full-time faculty, 36 adjunct faculty and a student enrollment of 635. We are a fast-paced, friendly, and creative department that values collaboration, flexibility, and self-initiative.Financial and Budget ManagementDevelop, implement, and supervise internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure that all Workday transactions are in compliance with University policies and GAAP.Analyze, interpret, and present financial information and to make sound recommendations concerning cost and allocation structures, cost saving opportunities, and internal control and management policies and procedures.Prepare, interpret, and present financial and operating reports to department leadership. Provide timely financial/budget statements and annual resource planning support to facilitate department decision-making.Develop, supervise, and implement cost-allocation models, budget vs actual reports, box office returns, independent contracts, and other financial services for the Theatre and Film seasons.Research and prepare quantitative analysis reports for accreditation organizations.Maintain distribution processes of payouts for department endowment accounts and supervise student scholarship submissionsAssist in faculty in their financial concerns, including department usage of travel/expense reimbursement system in Workday.Human Resource ManagementTrain students in use of payroll allocation website, Workday, direct deposit setup, and other employee duties.Prepare faculty and administrative overloads and adjunct faculty contracts.Professional DevelopmentMaintain current knowledge of standard accounting and business practices.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Workday for BYU.Maintain current knowledge of University and College policies.Attend university training meetings for campus controllers, financial assistants and business leaders.Bachelor's degree in accounting and five years' full-time equivalent work experience in financial management, cost analysis, budgeting, strategic planning, or other accounting duties.Preferred:Master's degree in accounting with CPA or CMA designationHigh capability with information management systems, particularly Workday.Facility with Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Box, and Microsoft Teams.In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:401k. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annuallyEmployee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their householdTuition benefits for employees and eligible family membersAccess to athletic facilitiesExcellent medical/dental benefitsShort/long-term disability benefitsPaid parental and maternity leaveWellness ProgramFree on-campus parkingFree UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependentsDiscounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYUPay Grade: 54Typical Starting Pay: $84,000.00 to $109,000.00 annually**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before.