Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Program Manager of Finance and Operations to join our team! The Finance & Accounting Program Manager supports the Senior Assistant Dean for Finance & Operations of the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences on all financial and operational matters, overseeing budgeting, finance, accounting, procurement, reimbursement, and payroll.
Responsibilities
- Maintains fiscal and budgetary responsibility and management of all funds of the College, including general funds, auxiliary, grants, plant funds, gifts and foundation funds
- Duties include monitoring revenue and expenditure activity on a monthly basis for each source of funds, facilitating journal entries and adjustments, cash transfers, payroll expense transfers
- Position serves as the primary resource to chairs, directors, faculty and staff college-wide on deficit management and corrections to ensure adherence to university policies and procedures
- Manages the annual financial close process for the College, coordinating with departments, programs, centers, colleges and schools and other campus-wide offices and provides feedback for process improvements
- Duties include developing and implementing processes consistent with the College and campus mission and strategies
- Oversees, monitors, and manages payable services for the College, including purchase orders, procurement cards, travel cards and reimbursements
- The position serves as the primary resource and approver to chairs, directors, faculty and staff college-wide on purchasing related matters and advises them on policies and procedures and guidelines, communicates changes to processes at the College, campus, and system level, and provides training and feedback on proper purchasing methods
- Position is the primary authorizing official in the College for the university procurement card program
- Analyzes financial data; anticipates problems, recommends and implements strategies and actions to the Senior Assistant Dean for Finance & Operations, deans, chairs, directors and other campus administrators
- Monitor and maintain revenue and expenditure of all funds. Compiles, creates and completes financial reports and summaries to support effectively and timely decision making
- Oversees and reconciles all budgets and monitors for appropriate allocation of expenses and budgetary constraints including allocating and moving budget for position management and operating funds
- Manages and oversees all payroll for the College that includes faculty, staff, and students, lecturer and overloads, interim sessions, and summer sessions
- Coordinates and provides guidance and direction to chairs, directors and staff college-wide on payroll processes to include advising of changes between terms on processes, reconciling timely, and facilitating corrective actions such as payroll expense transfers, funding distribution changes, and other adjustments
- Works in close consultation with various campus offices to represent the needs and interests of the College by establishing strong relationships and partnerships. Initiate and pursue strategic collaborations. Participate on university-wide and campus committees as appropriate. Contribute toward university-wide and campus policy as appropriate
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Assistant Dean for Finance & Operations
Skills
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field
- Progressive experience in financial and administrative operations in a higher education or a comparable organization is required
Benefits
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
- Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
- Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
- Further Your Education: Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
- Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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