Why Work at BYU
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Job Description
Finacial Operations Manager/Assistant Controller (part-time 28/hrs per week)
The Finance Operations Manager is responsible for a major portion of finance activities for several departments/centers in who report through the Academic Vice President. This is a finance position that manages some or all the following business processes: expense management, financial accounting, budget management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, business assets, grants management, projects, and gifts management. The position reports directly to the Academic Controller.
Financial Accounting and Budget Management
Provides financial analysis and forecasting for budgets
Transfers support to colleges and centers
Responds to escalated inquiries related to financial accounting, budgeting, and planning, and taxes, including questions about policies, programs, and process; system navigation/use; transaction/business process status or issues; etc.
Reviews/approves common accounting transactions, such as: initiating an accounting journal entry; initiating adjustment accounting journal or reversal accounting journal entries; adding/deleting attachments to/from a journal entry; creating budget amendments; etc.
Prepares and/or conducts initial review of account reconciliations.
Prepares the monthly sales tax reconciliation.
Supports the academic controller with budget and forecast creation and annual resource planning processes
Interprets accounting data and analyzes financial reports.
Performs predictive analysis and provides any additional reports as needed for any of the areas assigned.
Expense Management
Reviews/approves expense transactions for others, including creating and editing expense reports for AVP and AAVP offices
Reviews/approves procurement services, such as creating and viewing a requisition and receipt (multiple requisition types, receipt types).
Reviews transactions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and with university policy and procedures.
Submit vendor contracts, invoices in university systems
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Manages common accounts payable and/or accounts receivable services such as finding and viewing supplier invoices, generating customer invoices, depositing manual checks, etc.
Resolves discrepancies and/or vendor or customer problems.
Oversees cash and check depositing and reconciliation.
Business Assets, Gifts, Endowments, Grants, and Projects Management
Escalates inquiries related to business assets, gifts and endowments, and/or grants and contracts including questions about policies, programs, and process; system navigation/use; transaction/business process status or issues; etc.
Provides common business assets services, such as updating business asset location.
Performs annual capital asset audit.
Minimum education/experience required:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related area plus four years of experience in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred education/experience:
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related area plus five years of experience in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:
Required:
Financial analysis, budgeting, general accounting, purchasing, problem-solving, critical thinking.
Proven ability to organize, prioritize, coordinate, and manage workflow to meet multiple deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Outstanding decision-making abilities, with the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing circumstances and demands.
Ability to be consistently precise, accurate, and thorough.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Professionalism, efficiency, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group of people across multiple levels of the organization.
Intermediate to advanced Excel spreadsheet skills; proficiency in other MS Office products
Sound and thorough understanding of mission and aims of BYU
Preferred:
Familiarity with University systems and methods or demonstrated ability to learn and master new systems quickly.
This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
Pay Grade: 54
Compensation Range
Actual compensation based on education and experience
$38.20 - $49.62Required Documents:
All Staff positions require a resume.
Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
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