Sr. Financial Services Manager

at  Morgan State University

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline in accounting, finance, or business administration from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE:

• least three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or business administration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated outstanding analytical skills that allow for interpretation of budgetary, financial, and related organization performance or management information
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of budget management and financial planning principles.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing priorities
• Collaborates well with internal and external colleagues and is flexible concerning unanticipated shifts in priorities
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage due dates
• Exercise initiative and judgment in analyzing divisional budget information and variance analysis
• Strong presentation skills; strong skills in working in the Google environment
• Ability to adapt and quickly learn new software applications as needed

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Approve, guide, and manage all contracts, purchasing card transactions, requisitions, and budget adjustments within designated university areas
• Advise on financial, human resources, operational, and administrative matters
• Oversight of financial collaborations and preparation of substantial planning
• Oversight of ensuring university policies are adhered to
• Oversight of annual budgets and planning documents to monitor balances and expenditures to ensure the financial integrity of departmental, grant, and designated budgets
• Create and improve financial management operations
• Organize and analyze financial and statistical data to prepare financial and non-financial reports
• Plan and facilitate financial training to improve operations as well as staff development workshop activities
• Provides executive support for academic financial matters, including strategic budget planning, project management, and clarification of financial and budgetary policies and procedures
• Utilize effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to handle special administrative and troubleshooting projects
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and classes as the immediate supervisor requires
• Contributes to the organization’s overall success by performing all other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned, maintaining high levels of accuracy, maintaining a professional demeanor and appropriate levels of confidentiality, and providing excellent customer service