Assistant Director, Budget and Financial Services - UBA / College of Motion Picture Arts at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida

Job Description:

Job Title: Assistant Director, Budget and Financial Services - UBA / College of Motion Picture Arts
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 58018
Department

University Business Administrators - College of Motion Picture Arts

Responsibilities

Responsible for oversight and direction of financial and operational management and coordination of staff and activities within the University Business Administrators (UBA) site at the College of Motion Picture Arts' (CMPA). Serves as a member of the CMPA Executive Management Team. Participates in strategic planning and staffing decisions within the College of Motion Picture Arts.

• Ensures sound fiscal management and compliance, including keeping up to date on, and interpreting Florida Statues, State, and University financial and administrative policies/procedures for CMPA. Implements university Financial, HR, Travel, Foundation, and sponsored research policies and procedures. Provides leadership and direction of policy development by reviewing, analyzing, developing, interpreting, and implementing best practices for sound and effective management.


• Provides administrative and financial advice and counsel to the Dean as it relates to CMPA. Develops and recommends administrative strategies to the Dean that support the mission of the College and its initiatives. Interprets and communicates policies to faculty, staff, and the CMPA administrators. Evaluates CMPA policies and procedure for effectiveness and leads the administrative team in developing, implementing, and maintaining new, more efficient procedures through research, program development, and process improvement strategies.


• Manages and monitors the financial positions of College of Motion Picture Arts, including long-term revenue and expense projections. Identifies appropriate control activities so that the College's unique risks are properly mitigated and recommends appropriate corrective actions if deficiencies are found. Assists in training and guiding students on the production expense reimbursement process. Serves as the Budget Account Manager for the College and implements the annual budget process through budget formulation, preparation, and maintenance.


• Ensures a sound environment of internal controls by monitoring the work of CMPA accounting or administrative personnel performing functions related to procurement, travel, HR, Sponsored Research, FSU Foundation, and other related activities. Monitors the College financial transactions such as requisitions, internal and external Purchase Orders, travel authorizations, expense reports, RAMP management, construction and facilities related.


• Develops and maintains partnerships throughout the university and F&A community, including the Controller's Office, Budget, Procurement, HR, and Travel, to achieve College goals and objectives. Coordinates and manages the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluations of assigned staff providing guidance and direction of tasks. Manages, updates, and documents financial and administrative processes and procedures to accomplish College operational functions. Assists with special projects to align with the goals and objectives of the College.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years of accounting related experience or a combination of post high school education and accounting related experience equal to eight years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Managerial experience and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication abilities to convey complex information clearly and concisely.


• Familiarity with the higher education landscape, including understanding academic culture, student life, and institutional priorities.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!



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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.


Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

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