Finance Manager

University of Texas at Austin

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position heads the Cash Management section of the Financial and Administrative Services (FAS) department, reporting to the Director of Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) on Treasury, Risk and Payment Information. The role involves providing leadership by developing personnel, evaluating and implementing process improvements for quality and efficiency, and assisting supervisors in balancing daily tasks with strategic direction. The Finance Manager will also assist Financial Analysts with banking issues, administer and monitor credit card operations, review Petty Cash Reconciliations, supervise bank account reconciliations (including credit card accounts), provide backup for local banking functions, and support state accounting and reconciliation functions with the Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or Business Administration
• At least 3 years of Supervisory Experience
• At least 6 years in Professional level accounting or financial experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to track multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, training materials, and presentations targeting both business and technical audiences.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with individuals with varying skills and backgrounds at all levels within a complex and decentralized organization.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Deep knowledge of UT and/or state financial policies and systems (e.g., DEFINE, USAS, Workday HCM).
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, merchant services, or other positions which provided knowledge of public sector accounting and/or merchant support practices, administrative procedures, and related state and federal regulatory laws.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standardized financial, accounting and auditing practices.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CTP
• Previous experience working in a university setting and/or other public sector experience.
• Experience working with vendors and key internal stakeholders (e.g. Information Security Office, ITS Networking, Procurement and Payment Services) at The University of Texas at Austin or in another university setting.
• Experience with software and applications necessary for written communication and cloud-based storage and communication (e.g. Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Box).

Responsibilities

• Provide Leadership by developing personnel.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement process improvements for quality and efficiency.
• Assist supervisors in maintaining balancing between daily tasks and strategic direction.
• Assist Financial Analyst with various banking issues and bank communications.
• Administration and monitoring of all credit card operations in coordination with Merchant Services Assistant Director.
• Review and verify Petty Cash Reconciliations.
• Supervise all bank account reconciliations, including credit card bank account.
• Provide advice and assistance to support personnel to keep all reconciliations accurate, current and completed efficiently.
• Backup for all local banking functions as needed.
• Work with Director to support state accounting and reconciliation functions.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas: a defined benefit retirement plan
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager