Finance Operations Manager
About the role
At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career. United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and supervise internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure that all Workday transactions are in compliance with University policies and GAAP.
- Analyze, interpret, and present financial information and make sound recommendations concerning cost and allocation structures, cost saving opportunities, and internal control and management policies and procedures.
- Prepare, interpret, and present financial and operating reports to department leadership.
- Provide timely financial/budget statements and annual resource planning support to facilitate department decision-making.
- Develop, supervise, and implement cost-allocation models, budget vs actual reports, box office returns, independent contracts, and other financial services for the Theatre and Film seasons.
- Research and prepare quantitative analysis reports for accreditation organizations.
- Maintain distribution processes of payouts for department endowment accounts and supervise student scholarship submissions.
- Assist faculty with their financial concerns, including department usage of travel/expense reimbursement system in Workday.
- Train students in use of payroll allocation website, Workday, direct deposit setup, and other employee duties.
- Prepare faculty and administrative overloads and adjunct faculty contracts.
- Maintain current knowledge of standard accounting and business practices.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Workday for BYU.
- Maintain current knowledge of University and College policies.
- Attend professional development courses, seminars and workshops to increase skills and maintain licensing.
- Attend university training meetings for campus controllers, financial assistants and business leaders.
Requirements
- Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU.
- In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
- Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and five years’ full-time equivalent work experience in financial management, cost analysis, budgeting, strategic planning, or other accounting duties.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.