Managing Director - Finance Systems Mgmt

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

48d

About The Position

This position provides a unique and exciting opportunity to serve in a key administrative, financial, and technical role in TTUHSC Business Affairs which includes the following departments: Accounting Services, Application Development, Contracting, Finance Systems Management, General Services, Payment Services, Purchasing, and Student Business Services. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President of Business Affairs, the successful candidate must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to organize and analyze data with limited oversight. Significant duties of this position include solving complex problems, training and supporting staff, ensuring security of financial data, and managing/monitoring activities related to financial systems. The position provides opportunities for strategic planning, coordination, and directing of activities related to financial systems. The position requires working closely, collaboratively, and communicating often with high-performing teams and departmental leadership to achieve successful completion of both short-term and long-term projects that improve financial systems, maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in TTUHSC's financial operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Seven years of progressively responsible management experience is required.
• Education beyond the bachelor's level may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or related area.
• Experience managing teams and working collaboratively across departments.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in organizing and summarizing large amounts of data.
• Strong financial systems management experience in a Texas Higher Education setting.
• Experience in governmental/fund accounting.
• Experience using Cognos or other similar data querying/reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Banner finance system.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers and assumes responsibility for the operational functions and activities of the Finance Systems Management Department to include Property Management.
• Monitors and maintains the Finance module of the institution's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and related systems.
• Serves as subject matter expert for finance systems and data management related to matters for the finance and accounting functions.
• Develops new operating policies and revises existing policies to ensure continued effectiveness and compliance related to the Finance Systems Management Department.
• Establishes goals and objectives for the Finance Systems Management Department.
• Establishes schedules, priorities and standards for achieving departmental goals.
• Oversees and participates in hiring, training, and development of staff.
• Provides strategic guidance, support, and oversight in the development and management of forms and training documentation.
• Working knowledge and utilization of financial systems to interpret data in order to provide analytical support, guidance, and recommendations for decision making.
• Works proactively with and through collaboration with other Business Affairs' departments to provide high-level managerial support, guidance, and leadership with implementation of financial systems.
• Participates in training and professional development related to accounting, business operations, financial systems, and leadership.
• Builds cross-functional relationships with internal customers across the institution.
• Recommends, develops and implements process improvements.
• Utilizes proactive, clear and professional communication.
• Performs other duties and completes other projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees