Financial Operations Manager

About the role

The Financial Operations Manager (FOM) facilitates the financial operations for the Department of Physics & Astronomy, including contract & grant administration, purchasing, travel, and financial matters under the general supervision of the Financial and Administrative Officer (FAO).

Fully responsible for departmental financial and administrative function in the FAO's absence. Directly supervises four employees and indirect supervision of additional support staff in the absence of the FAO.

Exercises independent judgment in solving day-to-day operational problems and making recommendations concerning departmental resources, policies, practices, and operations. Anticipates operational problems and develops recommendations for review and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the financial operations for the Department of Physics & Astronomy, including contract & grant administration, purchasing, travel, and financial matters.
• Directly supervises four employees and indirect supervision of additional support staff in the absence of the Financial and Administrative Officer (FAO).
• Solves day-to-day operational problems and makes recommendations concerning departmental resources, policies, practices, and operations.
• Anticipates operational problems and develops recommendations for review and implementation.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred: MBA, CPA, or other advanced education or certification in accounting or finances.
• Experience: 6 - 10 years of related experience. Required: Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Minimum: Previous supervisory experience.
• Skills: Solid knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and/or personnel management within labor contract(s) and personnel policy. Solid knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll. Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration. Solid organizational and customer service skills to effectively manage multiple priorities. Solid interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others. Solid skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify resolution. Experience preparing grant proposal and/or operational budgets. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Demonstrated experience with pre-and post-award phases of contract & grant administration.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred: MBA, CPA, or other advanced education or certification in accounting or finances.
• Experience: 6 - 10 years of related experience. Required: Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Minimum: Previous supervisory experience.
• Skills: Solid knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and/or personnel management within labor contract(s) and personnel policy. Solid knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll. Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration. Solid organizational and customer service skills to effectively manage multiple priorities. Solid interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others. Solid skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify resolution. Experience preparing grant proposal and/or operational budgets. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Demonstrated experience with pre-and post-award phases of contract & grant administration.

Benefits

The full salary range for the Financial Operations Manager is $84,100 - $154,700 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $84,100 - $112,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Pay

The full salary range for the Financial Operations Manager is $84,100 - $154,700 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $84,100 - $112,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

The full salary range for the Financial Operations Manager is $84,100 - $154,700 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $84,100 - $112,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.