Financial Manager

26930BR

Business Administration

Position Overview

KU School of Business is seeking a Financial Manager to join its growing and expanding team.  This position requires a dynamic person  who can adapt and grow while (1) overseeing the School’s internal budgets, (2) initiating and monitoring transactions, and (3) reporting on all the School’s funds. This position reports to and works closely with the Principal Analyst preparing financial analyses, cash management, forecasting, risk management, and developing strategic financial plans. The Financial Manager also works in close coordination with the School’s human resources team. 

This position is designated as primarily on-campus during the academic year but has flexibility to work virtually or hybrid over breaks and summer, as approved.  The Budget Analyst’s office will be located in Capitol Federal Hall, a 166,500 square foot modern facility that the School of Business has called home since 2016.  Other flexible work schedules will be evaluated as per KU policy and School guidelines. 

Position is benefits eligible. KU offers excellent benefits to employees including generous retirement contributions, paid vacation and sick leave, insurance, and various discount programs.  Full details are available at:  https://humanresources.ku.edu/benefits .  The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education.

Job Description

50% Financial Management and Reporting duties include but not limited to:

• Works with the principal analyst to develop and implement plans for comprehensive financial reporting
• Manages the School’s allocated, earned, and endowment funds in accordance with School priorities and applicable Federal, State and University guidelines
• Provides financial analysis, timely and accurate financial reports, operational insights, and strategy recommendations to support the principal analyst, dean, area directors, and programs
• Works with the principal analyst to develop and implement plans for cash management, forecasting, and risk management
• Provides financial analysis, advice, and assistance on special projects
• Coordinates with the School’s human resources team to arrange funding for all appointments in the School including faculty, students, and staff

duties include but not limited to:

• Coordinates development of the operating budget, analysis of carry forward balances, and an all-funds School budget
• Monitors and adjusts fund balances as necessary
• Coordinates accounting and reporting workflow with the SSC, area administrators, area directors, and human resources
• Ensures the accuracy of transaction accounting and area reporting for the School, identifies and corrects errors
• Establishes and maintains financial internal control systems and serves as the lead for any internal audit procedures
• Works with the principal analyst to develop, document, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures

• Serves as an expert adviser to the principal analyst and the dean on budget matters
• Represents the School at budget and finance-related meetings when needed
• Tracks scholarship accounts to ensures they are spent properly

• Develops and provides appropriate training plans for staff in areas and ensure problem resolutions are handled promptly and within established guidelines
• Represents the principal analyst and the School of Business on issues related to the improvement of processes, procedures, and automated systems used in the financial reporting and budgeting processes
• Participates as an active team member of the School staff including attending staff meetings and serving on School or University committees, as directed.
• Completes other duties as assigned related to the position and strategic needs of the School

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application requires: 1) on-line application; 2) current resume; 3) a cover letter addressing required qualifications; 4) complete contact information for three professional references.

Application review begins January 22, 2024  and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is received. 

Advertised Salary Range

$62,900-82,900

Application Review Begins

22-Jan-2024

Anticipated Start Date

19-Feb-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FLSA Status

Administrative

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Job Family

Administrative/Management-KUL

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).