Financial Business Manager

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Financial Business Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Serves as the Business Manager overseeing and maintaining all financial aspects of the assigned College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences department level budgets, including any sub-units related to the departments. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

 

35% - Essential - Budget Maintenance and Reporting:
Manages department level budgets including any sub-units related to the department(s). Works closely with the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS) Business Office on budget matters for all Education & General (E&G), self-generated, gift, and endowed funds. This includes spreadsheet preparation & management for individual departmental & faculty accounts, special reporting and financial preparation for monthly meetings for the department chair or college. Takes necessary corrective action to ensure the department remains within the annual budget allocation.

35% - Essential - Financial Analysis and Management:
Provides financial analysis, planning and compliance for each fiscal year. Coordinates with the department chairs, payroll personnel, faculty members, and the CECAS Business Office in budget development preparation. Prepares financial analysis of reports for departments, evaluate all revenue sources and uses of those funds and advises department chairs and CECAS Business Office on budget issues to ensure the sustainability of the department and related programs. Exercises independent judgment and /or decision making, within the assigned CECAS department(s), with regard to annual allocated budgets and appropriate spending on projects and fund groups.

20% - Essential - Transaction Processing and Training:
Processes all accounting transactions for the department(s) for which they are responsible, including clearing monthly budget check errors, entering IDO journal corrections, payroll corrections, budget amendments and monthly revenue and expense reconciliation. Trains and updates departmental personnel on procurement policies and procedures. Ensures all transactions are in compliance with university and state guidelines.  Exercises independent judgment and /or decision making, within the assigned CECAS department(s), with regard to establishing training opportunities/resources to meet the needs of the dept.

10% - Essential - Payroll Oversight and Management:
Provides oversight on all payroll within assigned department(s).  Leads payroll actions in collaboration with departmental payroll personnel on a bi-weekly basis across all projects to ensure payroll is posting correctly and to minimize errors.  Manages and directs changes as needed by collaborating with department staff along with continual review of payroll to ensure accuracy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education: A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.

Work Experience: Professional experience directly related, such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Budget Input - Provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

   0% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
   0% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

   0% - No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

 

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

 

Expected Salary Range: ($54,000.00 - $ 56,238.00)
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

 

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

 

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

 

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

 

April 29th, 2024 @ 11:59 PM, EST

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

 

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

CLOSING STATEMENT:

 

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.