Manager of Financial Operations

Role Overview

The Manager of Financial Operations will lead financial operations and planning for the department/unit, including payroll, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, procurement, capital projects, endowment funding, research administration, or other function. The role will oversee the financial operations functions at SEAS, including overall procurement and reimbursement processes, card management, system access requests, PCI compliance; and team oversight and management.

What You Will Do

The Manager of Financial Operations will review contracts and approve purchase orders, oversee the content, design, and management of the internal website for financial operations, and support the Controller in maintaining a strong internal control environment at the school.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Manager of Financial Operations will partner closely with Faculty Administration and Research Administration leadership on collaborative team efforts and decision-making, advance policy and procedure improvements and efficiencies, and supervise and develop the Financial Operations Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 7 years relevant work experience
• Supervisory experience
• Strong people management skills, including performance management and staff development
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate staff on a day-to-day basis and inspire a high level of commitment and performance
• Advance degree (MBA or MS) and experience working within a nonprofit industry preferred
• Collaborative work style with excellent consultative skills and ability to build strong work relationships at all levels
• Demonstrated process management skills, including process development, documentation and communication
• Experience supervising in a customer service environment preferred
• Knowledge of the monitoring and audit functions relating to compliance with systems of internal control
• Demonstrated experience with financial systems and data query tools
• Knowledge of AI tools and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of advanced financial operations principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate tactfully with unit staff and handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required
• Ability to manage multiple challenging projects simultaneously

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

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