Financial Manager - State Appropriations Management

Lubbock

40719BR

Accounting Services

Position Description

Manages a section in Accounting Services; coordinates activities of personnel to carry out departmental objectives related to assigned funding sources and/or systems management to include interpretation and compliance of relevant regulations, policies and procedures.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

Accounting Services plays a crucial role in supporting Texas Tech University's scholarship and research mission. Our success is defined by our ability to collaborate with the campus community, offer innovative solutions, and assist our customers in making resource allocation decisions within a complex regulatory framework. We are committed to fostering a culture of sustainable excellence to ensure the responsible stewardship of resources, ultimately benefiting those we serve.

Accounting Services is seeking an Appropriations Management Finance Manager who will manage a team of four, focusing on reconciliations, ensuring compliance with state financial regulations and policies, and collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate fund and appropriation management. We are seeking a strong leader with excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Major/Essential Functions

• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel engaged in the management of appropriation accounting.
• Assist in oversight of responsible funds and appropriation management by performing compliance reviews and edit checks to monitor accounting records for accuracy. Assist with audits (internal or external) when needed.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of institutional policy and procedure and campus-wide training programs for university staff. Contribute to the development, testing and implementation of automation projects including Dynamic Forms, Cognos reports, RPA, Power BI and IT applications.
• Assist in establishing university funds specific to appropriations and perform fund and appropriation close-out procedures, as necessary. Monitor & maintain funds including proactive communication with university departments and fund and organizational managers as issues develop, assistance as needed in processing fund transactions, and all other items as applicable. Monitor and maintain appropriations including proactive communications with central offices such as Payroll, Budget and Payment Services and the Texas State Comptrollers Office's assigned Appropriation Control Officer.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial data in the Uniform State Accounting System (USAS) including reconciliations to Banner balances, payroll and benefit reconciliations, set up and maintenance of appropriation data, and processing other required transactions and reports related to state appropriations as assigned including but not limited to the Method of Finance, SORM payment, Binding Encumbrance reporting, tuition remittances, USAS/ABEST reconciliation, bond reimbursements, transfers between components, and related annual AFR entries.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a job related field plus five years' experience related to the assigned area; OR a combination or education and/or related experience equal to nine years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting degree or business-related degree with accounting/finance related work experience. CGFM certification is helpful.
• Knowledge or skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel experience; Ability to identify problems, evaluate options and implement solutions; Ability to communicate effectively in writing for the needs of the audience; Experience performing complex reconciliations; Experience with appropriation accounting and/or the Texas Uniform State Accounting System (USAS).

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4186.00

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

M-F; 8:00am-5:00pm.

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Business Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.