Finance Manager - Special Events

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

2d•$92,000 - $119,000

About The Position

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Finance Manager – Special Events The Special Events Finance Manager serves as a member of the Special Events leadership team. The position manages revenue generated throughout Special Events as well as overseeing the tracking and processing of a complex accounts receivable and payable process. The position also supports the hiring of 300 part-time and student employees.

Requirements

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business
5+ years of experience working in accounting

Nice To Haves

Accounting or business leadership experience in a venue management environment
Certified Venue Manager or Certified Venue Professional Designation
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration
Financial analysis, budgeting, general accounting, purchasing, problem-solving, critical thinking.
Proven ability to organize, prioritize, coordinate, and manage workflow to meet multiple deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to be consistently precise, accurate, and thorough.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Professionalism, efficiency, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key partners.

Responsibilities

Lead and administer all aspects of a multi-million-dollar budget, including allocation, strategic planning, and forecasting.
Provide financial counseling to unit leadership on cost savings, funding strategies, and cash-flow management.
Deliver clear, data-driven financial reporting and analysis to support leadership decisions.
Evaluate unit funding levels to identify shortfalls or excesses and develop action plans to address them.
Prepare profit and loss statements for 100+ events annually.
Provide accounting leadership by directing or approving monthly and annual accounting activities, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial close processes.
Monitor and ensure proper payment of royalties and oversee bankcard processing, chargebacks, and refunds.
Manage hiring, supervision, and performance of finance operations staff and ticket office leadership.
Provide consultative HR guidance and coaching on culture, compensation, hiring, organizational design, performance management, and workforce planning.
Identify and address HR-related unit needs and issues.

Benefits

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Excellent medical/dental benefits
Short/long term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU