Fiscal Operations Senior Manager 534064

Oklahoma State University•Stillwater, OK

10d•$72,000 - $85,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Spears School of Business Senior Manager of Fiscal Operations leads the Research and Financial Services team, overseeing critical financial functions that support the college, including purchasing, financial reporting, and account reconciliation. This role ensures efficient and compliant financial operations while delivering high-quality service to departments across the college. As a key resource for faculty and staff, the Senior Manager provides expert guidance on purchasing policies, allowability of expenses, and foundation-related matters. The position also plays an important role in communicating updates related to purchasing processes and policies to the college. Working closely with the Director of Business Operations, this position also supports strategic initiatives, strengthens financial practices, and helps ensure the college’s fiscal health and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration or a related field.
Six years of related and progressive work experience such as bookkeeping, accounting, or purchasing.
Good technical skills including database development and management.
Financial background.
Good communication skills.
Ability to interact with people in a friendly, business-like manner.
Strong customer service orientation.
Ability to interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to work with numerous individuals including faculty, staff, students, and various administrators throughout the OSU community.
Ability to handle numerous deadlines simultaneously.
Flexibility to changing priorities.
Proactive.
Ability to handle difficult situations.
Solid problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Quick Books.
Knowledge of Excel.
Master's degree in Business or related field.
Three years of related professional work experience in an academic setting.
Three years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Leads the Research and Financial Services team.
Oversees critical financial functions including purchasing, financial reporting, and account reconciliation.
Ensures efficient and compliant financial operations.
Delivers high-quality service to departments across the college.
Provides expert guidance on purchasing policies, allowability of expenses, and foundation-related matters.
Communicates updates related to purchasing processes and policies to the college.
Supports strategic initiatives.
Strengthens financial practices.
Helps ensure the college’s fiscal health and operational effectiveness.
Supervises effectively.