Accounting/Financial Manager

USC Auxiliary Services, one of the largest divisions at The University of Southern California, is focused on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit our campuses each day. Through innovative services, our six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience for future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors alike. The Finance & Accounting team maintains the fiscal integrity of all finances and works closely with the business units to ensure proper controls, policies, and procedures are in place to protect the assets of the University.

About the role

The Auxiliary Admin Finance Manager will be responsible for the financial reporting and forecasting of IT, Marketing, People Operations, Finance, Trademarks & Licensing, Campus Filming, and the office of the Vice President. The finance manager will also work closely with the senior leadership team on understanding their funding needs and monitoring spend. In addition, the role will work closely with the Executive Director on consolidation of financial reporting and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Directs multiple financial services departments or a central key financial department with authority to establish policies and procedures that affect university-wide departmental/financial processes.
• Directs subordinate staff in short and long-term planning, setting of goals and strategies, development of departmental policies and procedures, regulatory interpretations and interface, and ongoing evaluation of operational effectiveness.
• Directly or indirectly manages all staff assigned to department(s), usually through subordinate managers and supervisors. Determines staffing needs based on short and long-term plans and goals. Reviews and endorses and/or approves recommendations for hiring, staff raises, promotions, and reclassifications.
• Approves/disapproves all work guidance actions within unit. Approves plans for staff training and professional development activities.
• Develops and administers budgets in conjunction with subordinate managers. Monitors fiscal performance to plan and looks for variances or trends. Approves major expenditures and budget adjustments, as authorized.
• Maintains responsibility for the fiscal integrity of all financial reporting and operations. Directs the preparation and distribution of financial reports. Meets with direct reports on a regular basis for status reports and to assist with policy, procedural, or regulatory interpretation and problem resolution.
• Directs the development, maintenance, and enhancement of electronic systems to support operations. Coordinates with other university offices to ensure compatibility of related systems.
• Directs the development, documentation, and communication of policies and procedures with university-wide application as well as internal operating policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Resolves problems referred by staff and provides policy and regulatory interpretations as needed. Responds to requests from senior administrators and other university officials for advice and technical expertise.
• Manages special projects of significant complexity or financial impact. Oversees research and data analysis. Develops conclusions and recommendations and guides the formatting of results. Makes final presentation to senior administrators.
• Maintains professional currency through active participation and leadership in associations and committees both internal and external to the university.
• Develops and implements security-related procedures such as office opening and closing routines, recognition of duress signals, and key controls. Coordinates security activities with university Public Safety Department.
• Promotes and maintains standards for security-conscious awareness and behavior. Maintains knowledge of university's crime prevention and suppression programs and services. Ensures dissemination of security-related information to staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
• Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience: 7 years
• Minimum Field Of Expertise: Directly related accounting experience including supervision or management in a large private university or organization.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education: Master's degree
• Preferred Experience: 10 years

Benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families, including work-life balance and employee well-being initiatives. For more information, visit benefits.usc.edu.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.