Accounting/Financial Manager

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 our 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. Auxiliary Services works tirelessly to welcome all visitors into the Trojan family. The Finance & Accounting team creates the framework for all financial activity for USC Auxiliary Services. Finance & Accounting maintains the fiscal integrity of all finances and works closely with the business units to insure proper controls, policies and procedures are in place to protect the assets of the University. We are a team of analytical thinkers, problem solvers and spirited Trojans. With a unit as large as Auxiliary Services, no task is too big, or too small, for our team! We are seeking an Accounting/Financial Manager to join our rapidly growing team. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
7 years
Directly related accounting experience including supervision or management in a large private university or organization.
Senior or lead bookkeeping/ accounting experience with directly related college study.
Thorough knowledge of established accounting principles, methods, practices and terminology used in financial/accounting and statistical recordkeeping work.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
10 years

Responsibilities

Directs multiple financial services departments or directs 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. The University reserves the right io add or change duties al any time.