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Financial Manager
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Position Number: 5975664
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Financial Manager
Lubbock
40077BR
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.

Major/Essential Functions

Assist AMD with strategic planning for Research Accounting in service to the goals & objectives of Accounting Services (AS) and the University; including developing strategies for implementing new and enhancing current processes & tracking key performance indicators for Research performance evaluation, integrating performance metrics into AS operations and for campus use.
Supervise & oversee assigned daily operations of sponsored projects post-award management, including staff hiring & training, workload management, performance reviews, and fostering a culture of sustainable excellence.
Collaborate with institutional constituents and/or other research institutions to gain efficiencies, enhance information systems, provide training and education regarding sponsored project administration and establish best practices for managing sponsored projects.
Promote institutional compliance with laws, policies, and regulations that govern sponsored project activities. Collaborate with AMD on policy development, regulation interpretation, and risk assessment. Organize and lead assigned compliance reviews, co-lead compliance committees, provide input on award T&Cs and assist with internal and external audits.
Assist with developing and delivering internal and campus-wide training programs for principal investigators, research faculty, department grant administrators and AS Research staff. Assist with developing and maintaining internal and campus-wide Cognos reports to analyze trends and monitor compliance and performance.

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

Business-related degree, CPA or candidate, CRA/CFRA/CPRA or candidate.
Knowledge or skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel training or experience; Ability to identify problems, evaluate options and implement solutions; Ability to communicate effectively in writing for the needs of the audience; Experience in research administration (including Federal regulations and institutional policy); Experience working in TTU specific systems (Banner, FiTS, TechBuy, BRS, Cognos, etc.); Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Minimum Hire Rate
4186.00

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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.