Under general direction, coordinates department financial management; maintains and analyzes budgets; assists with human resource functions; tracks and assists with the coordination of major contract services and various accounts; reconciles accounts; prepares financial reports and requisitions; reviews department fee schedules. Maintains departmental budgets for designated and auxiliary accounts; forecasts revenue and expenditures; provides projections of expenditures; prepares ad hoc budget reports and financial reports; evaluates financial performance of the department or divisions; reviews report data and monitors expenses; processes budget reallocations and revisions.
Job Duties:
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.
Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.