Financial Services Manager, MAG

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the annual budget process, developing, designing and coordinating quarterly, annual and ad hoc financial reporting, variance analysis, preparing presentation materials, monitoring, reporting and oversight of gifts and endowments.
• Utilizing the support of the Accountant 2 to meet specific management needs; coordinating data collection for reporting to University officials and supporting Senior administration with Strategic Planning.
• Ensures the financial integrity of the general ledger; including operating, capital, specific purpose and reserve accounts.
• Responsible for implementation and monitoring of internal audit procedures.
• Supervisor of Accountant II & Bookkeeper.
• Develop and execute goals and cross training for the MAG Finance, Grants, Revenue Generating areas and the HR Administrator.
• Financial liaison between the Directors’ Office, and other operational departments within MAG, as well as the University Central offices including, but not limited to Budget Office, Audit, Central Advancement and other financial administrators in other areas within the University.
• Provide overall support to the Director & COO/Deputy Director for all financial initiatives, special projects, evaluate risks and make recommendations for the MAG.
• Serve as a singular point of contact for best financial practices with a focus on crucial organizational objectives.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of financial plans with measurable fiscal results in support of the MAG strategic plan.
• Attentive to revenue generating and cost saving initiatives.
• Supports MAG Leadership regarding Gallery policies and goals; makes recommendations and responsible for implementation for policies related to financials.

Requirements

• Minimum Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration MBA and 5 years of relevant experience required, 10 or more years’ experience in financial accounting management preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Strong Excel financial modeling, planning, analysis, organizational, and leadership skills required; strong interpersonal, communication, and written skills required; knowledge of institutional and funding agencies policies and procedures (financial, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, human resources, and sponsored research programs) required; desire University experience utilizing Workday Financial System, AXIOM Budget System, Fundriver, COGNOS, Grants & Endowments; MBA and/or CPA desirable but, not required; proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization preferred; proven record of taking initiative and being proactive preferred; broad understanding of financial and policy implications within a university setting preferred; must be able to set priorities and manage competing demands preferred; should be highly motivated and exhibit innovation, good judgment and reliability in the work place preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) upon hire preferred; UR CLASP certification upon hire preferred.