Finance Manager

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) on Treasury, Risk and Payment Information. This position heads the Cash Management section of AFM. The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including competitive health benefits, voluntary insurance options, generous paid time off, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, training access, tuition assistance, employee discounts, and access to university amenities. The position requires authorization to work in the United States on an ongoing, full-time basis without sponsorship.

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