Financial Manager - Operational Accounting

Lubbock

40117BR

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.

Major/Essential Functions

• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel engaged in the management of the university's funds.
• Assist in oversight of responsible funds 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 and departmental 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, and IT applications.
• Assist in establishing university funds specific to assigned fund ranges and perform fund close-out procedures as necessary. Monitor & maintain funds, including proactive communication with departments, fund and organizational managers as issues develop, assistance is needed in processing fund transactions & all other items as applicable.
• Manage accounting functions for Texas Research Incentive Program (TRIP) funding, including maintenance of the TRIP database application, and prepare/complete annual AFR entries as assigned.

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 or business-related degree with accounting/finance-related work experience.
• Experience in higher education or governmental accounting (including Federal and State regulations and institutional policy), fund accounting, Banner, Financial Applications and/or Cognos.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.