Finance Manager

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Manages,prepares, allocates and oversees all aspects related to the Center's budget. Tracks, monitors and reports the variances throughout the fiscal year to ensure expenses are within budget. Addresses and communicates any budget issues and assists in the implementation of accounting guidelines and rules. Prepares multiple financial reports to internal and external sources. Prepares and reviews the monthly reconciliation and financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance and addresses noted issues accordingly. Serves as liaison to departments in requesting new or increased fees for auxiliary related programs or projects, and requests the establishment of new accounts.

• Prepares and allocates the Center's annual. Monitors and tracks variances, submits variance analysis report of revenues and expenditures, prepares year-end forecast of revenues and expenditures for E&G, Auxiliary, Concession and Foundation. Projects potential year-end carryforward of E&G (State Appropriations) and submits requests to appropriate area. Manages Foundation and other Center's operational budgets. Analyzes current and past financial trends to develop short- and long-term forecasting of enrollment and tuition/student fee revenues as well as expenditures regardless of funding sources..
• Reviews and approves non-research financial transactions initiated in PeopleSoft Financials by College personnel to ensure budgetary and regulatory compliance, and fiscal accuracy.
• Maintains access to highly confidential information regarding sensitive financial, salary, discipline and appointment information for the Center's employees. Exercises good judgement and represents the Center's in a professional manner at all times. Handles all information and data in accordance with established rules and policies of the University, the Board of Trustees, the State of Florida and the Federal Government.
• Determines financial impact of new legislature related to state appropriated funds and tuition.
• Approves payroll transfers and other cost transfers for non-research funds.
• Maintains and monitors sub-budgets. Tracks and monitors Auxiliary fee revenues and recalculates to test for completeness.
• Manages revenue collection and processing from internal and external constituents.
• Reconciles all source student fee generated revenue accounts against course enrollment detail accounting entries.
• Manages DSO Reimbursements by departments.
• Serves as liaison between the Center and Controller's Office regarding the Merchant Credit Card, in order to ensure program initial set-up and oversee its continued progress. Completes and submits the annual industry required questionnaire to attest that the Center is in compliance with industry standards applicable to the University.
• Develops and maintains budget allocation model, control total reconciliation of Centers expenditure budget of E&G, Salary/Position detail matrix, monthly reporting of revenues and expenditures for management review and distribution and other data for presentation and reporting purposes. Responsible for preparing reports.
• Develops, maintains, and communicates financial procedures, presentation materials, and related training materials, and ongoing budget updates.
• Monitors budget allocation and identifies adjustments as needed, obtains appropriate approvals and initiates/creates corresponding transfer budget entries.
• Oversees and calculates quarterly, the faculty research salary savings (salary cost recovery).
• Works with pre and post awards on the fiscal components of grants that are under the Center.
• Interprets fiscal and accounting administrative rules and policies and recommends new and improved programs to manage effectively fiscal and accounting administration. Provides counsel and recommendations to the Director. Resolves specific fiscal, accounting and operational problems and disseminates information in regards to university rules, regulations, policies and contracts.
• Performs and reviews monthly reconciliation of E&G, Auxiliary, Foundation, Concessions, DSO, Carryforward, Scholarships, Start-Up, and Research Salary Savings. Monitors activity in the F&A to ensure usage of funds within allotted period.
• Produces monthly partial financial statement of the Center's FIU Foundation accounts and disseminates accordingly.
• Supervise staff associated with the administrative department.

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline and four (4) years of experience in associated discipline or Master's degree and two (2) years of experience in related field.

• Budgeting experience.

• Supervisory experience.

• Administrative

• $70,000 - $80,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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