• Maintains departmental budgets for designated accounts; monitors, analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditures; designs, analyzes and prepares ad hoc budget reports and financial reports; develops and monitors business performance metrics; oversees annual physical inventory and inventory valuations; performs life-cycle cost-benefit analysis. 

• Ensures accuracy and approves purchases and expenditures; prepares cash/revenue analysis; processes and/or approves requisitions and invoices; reconciles account for deposits/receipts; ensures University policies and procedures are followed; works as part of a team to ensure cooperation, collaboration and excellent customer service. 

• Assesses internal controls, including risk assessment and review of risk areas; assists with initial internal control evaluations; ensures proper segregation of duties for assigned areas; responds to internal and external requests for information and follow ups independently with University personnel to resolve issues. 

• Manages assigned human resources functions; ensures policy and procedure compliance; monitors and distributes labor reports; develops and maintains databases; monitors salary expenditures and performs staffing analysis. 

• Performs contract compliance and tracking duties; assists with development of budget; participates in facilities planning and project management responsibilities of the division.

• Performs special project and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of business and finance administration, budgeting, and accounting and business policies of the University

• Demonstrated exceptional customer service orientation and the ability to balance compliance and customer service

• Knowledge of the requirements of contract management

• Solid communication, technology, analytical, problem-solving, and management skills

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

• Report preparation skills

• Project coordination skills and ability to expertly manage high volume workload and multiple tasks simultaneously

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Project Management software programs

• Ability to perform budget reporting and forecasting

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or business administration; supplemented with two (2) years of related experience.  Prefer advanced credentials such as a masters degree in business administration or professional designation such as certified public accountant or certified management accountant.