FINANCIAL OFFICER II

Manages and has significant authority for financial operations of larger, more complex units. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following: develops and administers budgets and financial systems, projects revenue, space and facility planning, grants management, regulatory compliance. Monitors adherence to and follows established guidelines, policies and procedures for assigned unit. Ensures all financial operations are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Establishes and maintains accurate financial management databases. Makes decisions regarding the reporting and use of financial resources. Provides financial guidance to assigned staff and appropriate University personnel and coordinates integration with University accounting system. May oversee billing and collections operations, including third party reimbursement and direct patient billing for some units. May manage revenue producing activity. May manage the entire or parts of the accounting function for assigned unit. Typically supervises office support and/or professional staff which could include hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline and, if necessary, discharge. Handles other duties as assigned. 

Manage departmental account budgets and grant budgets, providing financial guidance to faculty to ensure optimal usage of funds, provide fiscal and budgetary oversight, conduct financial analyses, including forecasting. Responsible for processing cost transfers, salary reclasses, funding source changes, and re-budget requests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and has significant authority for financial operations of larger, more complex units.

• Develops and administers budgets and financial systems, projects revenue, space and
  facility planning, grants management, regulatory compliance.

• Monitors adherence to and follows established guidelines, policies and procedures for
  assigned unit.

• Ensures all financial operations are in compliance with generally accepted accounting
  principles.

• Establishes and maintains accurate financial management databases.

• Makes decisions regarding the reporting and use of financial resources.

• Provides financial guidance to assigned staff and appropriate University personnel and
  coordinates integration with University accounting system.

• May oversee billing and collections operations, including third party reimbursement and
  direct patient billing for some units.

• May manage revenue producing activity.

• Supervises office support and/or professional staff which could include hiring, training,
  performance evaluation, discipline and, if necessary, discharge.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
   

  Salary Range: $55,180 - $89,670

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. 
 

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Analytical thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task several items
• Account reconciliation
• Data analysis
• Experience with Priority Software (BA4)

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