Department SummaryThe Anderson School is a complex Academic and Business unit with an annual operating budget of approximately $180 million that includes state funding, self-supporting degree programs, contracts and grants, endowment and gift income as well as multiple sales and service enterprises.
Under general supervision of the Director of FP&A:
Provide overall financial management for the assigned Anderson units by overseeing, analyzing, and reviewing the budget/forecast processes and preparing monthly financial P&L statements and ad-hoc variance analysis reports.
Perform reconciliations of revenue and expense of various programmatic and operational activities. Prepare journal entries to record adjustments on resolved items.
Work with appropriate units to resolve outstanding reconciling factors. Assist with month-end and fiscal year-end closing processes.
Manage the Loeb Foundation accounting and tax filing.
Process map Anderson core business operations to understand and streamline workflow. Modify existing processes that adapt to technological advances.
Complete special projects assigned by Directors and CFO.
This position will report directly to the Director of FP&A and will work closely with Senior Management in developing financial modeling and processes, plans, and timelines.
Incumbent is required to work under general direct supervision. The Director will provide managerial oversight, guidance and direction through frequent personal discussions with the incumbent.
Position SummaryThe Anderson School is a complex Academic and Business unit with an annual operating budget of approximately $180 million that includes state funding, self-supporting degree programs, contracts and grants, endowment and gift income as well as multiple sales and service enterprises. Under general supervision of the Director of FP&A: Provide overall financial management for the assigned Anderson units by overseeing, analyzing, and reviewing the budget/forecast processes and preparing monthly financial P&L statements and ad-hoc variance analysis reports. Perform reconciliations of revenue and expense of various programmatic and operational activities. Prepare journal entries to record adjustments on resolved items. Work with appropriate units to resolve outstanding reconciling factors. Assist with month-end and fiscal year-end closing processes. Manage the Loeb Foundation accounting and tax filing. Process map Anderson core business operations to understand and streamline workflow. Modify existing processes that adapt to technological advances. Complete special projects assigned by Directors and CFO. This position will report directly to the Director of FP&A and will work closely with Senior Management in developing financial modeling and processes, plans, and timelines. Incumbent is required to work under general direct supervision. The Director will provide managerial oversight, guidance and direction through frequent personal discussions with the incumbent.
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Qualifications Three to five years of professional accounting experience or equivalent. (Required)
General knowledge of mainframe-based financial computer systems sufficient to understand flows of transaction data and recommend enhancements. (Preferred)
General knowledge of contract and grant administration. (Preferred)
Demonstrated working knowledge of COGNOS and other campus reporting tools. (Preferred)
Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. (Required)
Demonstrated organizational skills to work independently and to prioritize multiple assignments to complete work in a timely manner amidst frequent interruptions, competing deadlines, and a heavy workload. (Required)
Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting principles theory sufficient to make the correct budget and financial journals to achieve desired results. (Required)
Demonstrated working knowledge of Fund Accounting and ability to review the General Ledger, input documents, and recognize errors. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to prepare financial reports for a large complex organization in accordance with policies and accounting principles. (Required)
Skill in analyzing information, problems, practices, or procedures to:
- Identify the problem or objectives.
- Identify patterns, tendencies, trends, and relationships.
- Formulate logical and objective conclusions.
- Recognize alternatives and their implications.
(Required)
Ability to keep abreast of changing external regulations and University policies and procedures regarding accounting treatment and financial and operational policies.
(Required)
Creativity and initiative to develop workable solutions to problems when answers are not readily apparent. (Required)
Skill in analyzing accounting systems (departmental or central) and recommending necessary changes to improve processes while maintaining sound accounting practice. (Required)
Demonstrated competence in accounting and business practices to advise department professionals engaged in self-supporting activities regarding cost-effective management of their financial affairs. (Required)
Excellent communications skills to correspond with various levels of university personnel and external groups to convey complex financial information to non-financial types and to deliver oral presentations to groups of various sizes. (Required)
Establish and maintain good relations with Anderson senior management and staff. Maintain an air of approachability and commitment to service. (Required)
Ability to work independently in setting priorities to ensure that reports are accurate and deadlines are met. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal AffiliationsBachelor's Degree Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent. (Required)
Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
ScheduleStandard hours are M - F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered99-Policy Covered
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