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Special Information
This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facility and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.
Job Description
The Steve Sanghi College of Engineering is now hiring a Financial Oversight Manager in the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems (SICCS). The Financial Oversight Manager plays a crucial role within SICCS. As the financial liaison to the department, the incumbent will coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual budget reports and account reconciliations to funds related to grants, local accounts, and foundations. Ensuring accuracy and completeness.
The successful candidate's advanced knowledge of financial policies, forecasting, grants and budgets come into play daily. Whether it's budget report preparation, data analysis, or project management, they're adept at handling complex tasks. Analytical abilities are essential. You will evaluate financial resource matters within established guidelines maintaining adherence to university, federal and state policies and procedures ensuring the department and grant needs are met.
Effective communication is key. Regular interactions with the SICCS Chair, Project Investigators, Program Managers and other departments across campus are expected to keep everyone informed. Topics range from funding limitations and resource allocation updates to collaborative initiatives.
In addition to your core responsibilities, this position will have the rewarding opportunity to mentor, supervise, and train a full-time Financial Oversight Analyst, Intermediate.
Financial Support - 40%
Oversees the analysis of operational data with the purpose of looking for improvements to the financial status of the college.
Ensures budget compliance and manages resource allocation and reallocations across multiple funding sources.
Develops budgets and strategic plans to guide financial planning decisions.
Prepares advanced and guides low to mid-level analysis, reports and communications for key stakeholders.
Provides accurate and timely budget information to key stakeholders for the various funding sources, including but not limited to grant management.
Maintains proper accounting and records of operational and special budgets.
Operates independently with occasional supervision and performs tasks autonomously.
Maintains an understanding of college finances with the tools provided.
Works with student clubs on balances of donated funds through the foundation.
Analysis Support - 40%
Analyzes and compares financial reports to original forecasts to analyze program effectiveness and identify cost reduction measures for multiple funding sources.
Oversees and manages actual financial data to plans, forecasts and budgets, evaluating areas of divergence.
Oversees and manages forecasts and models of various future financial scenarios, guiding university planning decisions.
Makes recommendations on new procedures, policies, and tools to apply to complex issues.
Compliance Support - 10%
Interprets, applies, and remains informed of pertinent rules, regulations, policies, and procedures set forth by the University or outside governing agencies.
Ensures all purchases within area of oversight are in compliance.
Communicates policy and process changes to the faculty and staff.
Administrative Support - 5%
Advises staff on financial, technical, and operational matters; instructs and orients new members of staff, faculty, or administration.
May train lower-level accounting and/or administrative staff.
Other - 5%
Represents college, department, or work unit at meetings and at many levels of the university organization.
May responds to requests for information or complaints from the University and public regarding operations of work unit.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field, and
2-4 years of accounting/finance experience, and
1-2 years of management experience; or
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Finance experience in higher education.
1-3 years of grant related experience.
Knowledge in grants.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
Knowledge of accounting systems.
Knowledge of management practices and techniques.
Knowledge of accounting and budgetary theory, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to departmental budgets and accounting practices.
Knowledge of Grant Management, grant uniform guidance, and grant cost share principle.
Expert knowledge of financial oversight and operations tools, procedures, processes, policies, and concepts, such as payroll management systems and budget analysis projects, as well as such as expense tracking, and trend analysis.
Knowledge of financial reporting in higher education and university budgeting practices.
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Skill in detailed and complex numerical computations and reports.
Skills in financial modeling and analysis.
Abilities
Prepares detailed reports promptly.
Analyzes complex situations and anticipates issues.
Communicates effectively.
Attention to details.
Delegation of tasks.
Background Information
This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Salary
Anticipated salary range is $67,714 to $78,745. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.
FLSA Status
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
Benefits
This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to https://public.powerdms.com/ABOR/documents/1499270. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/eligibility-enrollment/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.
Learning and Development
Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.
Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
Application Deadline
December 2, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.