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The Senior Manager, Unit Finance Administration provides financial leadership for the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), guiding budget development, monitoring, and analysis. The position works closely with the Dean and campus partners to ensure sound financial operations and effective implementation of College initiatives. This role advances the Colleges financial priorities by advising on fiscal strategies, coordinating financial plans, and aligning budget practices with strategic goals. This role represents the Deans financial interests across units, translating priorities into actionable, data-driven processes that support long-term financial sustainability. They will serve as a member of the Deans senior leadership team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Budgeting, Financial Planning, and Analysis

• Develop, implement, and monitor annual budgets, financial plans, and forecasts for the College of Education.

• Conduct financial analyses to support strategic decision-making, identify trends, and recommend improvements.

• Prepare budget projections, revenue/expense analyses, variance reports, and pro forma statements for academic programs and auxiliary units.

• Present financial information and reports to college leadership in a clear, actionable format.

Financial Operations & Controls

• Manage and monitor departmental expenditures, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and financial policies.

• Oversee reconciliation of payroll, pro-card, and departmental expenses.

• Review and approve financial transactions including Workday submissions, OnBase documents, Premier expenses, and journal entries.

• Liaise with campus partners on finance, funds flow, and human capital processes, resolving issues and ensuring compliance.

Compliance, Risk Management, and Process Improvement

• Maintain current knowledge of financial regulations and ensure adherence to internal policies, audit standards, and control requirements.

• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation and contingency strategies.

• Evaluate and enhance financial processes, systems, and internal controls to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Leadership, Supervision, and Professional Development

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and separation) for finance personnel in the Deans Office, including Business Unit Administrators, Financial Unit Administrators, and student workers.

• Support staff in achieving success through coaching, training, and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in finance, business administration, or related field

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentational skills

• Goal-oriented self-starter who can work effectively with minimal direction and supervision

• Possess proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with and knowledge of working in BAM, WorkdayHR/Finance, and Quickbooks

Competencies

• Fiscal Accountability - Follows fiscal guidelines, regulations, and internal controls in all financial activities. Ensures accuracy, transparency, and compliance when handling financial resources, budget processes, and transactions.

• Leadership - Demonstrates effective leadership in delegating tasks and ensuring follow-up. Builds a positive, accountable work environment and serves as a finance liaison for the college.

• Attention to Detail - Ensures accuracy and completeness in financial reporting, reconciliation, and data analysis. Reviews work carefully and identifies inconsistencies or errors before finalizing tasks.

• Proactive - Anticipates issues and elevates concerns with well-developed options for resolution. Takes proactive steps to ensure priorities advance in a timely manner.

• Adaptability & Flexibility - Responds effectively to changing financial needs, conditions, and organizational priorities. Adjusts approaches as necessary and maintains performance and professionalism during periods of change.

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking  Exercises sound judgment and independent analysis in prioritizing and resolving issues. Gathers relevant data, weighs alternatives, and makes timely decisions that support operational progress.

• Teamwork  Promotes cooperation, shared ownership, and commitment within and across teams

• Interpersonal  Builds and maintains effective working relationships

• Ethics & Integrity - Acts with honesty, confidentiality, and professionalism in all interactions. Demonstrates sound ethical judgment and adherence to policies, values, and standards.

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Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.