Sr. Manager, Finance

University of Miami•Miami, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pathology at the University of Miami is hiring a full-time Senior Manager, Finance to work on-site in Miami, Florida. The role leads and supports the organization’s financial activities, including forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, and treasury, with the goal of enhancing profitability and cash flow management. The Senior Manager oversees department staff and ensures financial activities comply with applicable rules and regulations. The position establishes or recommends organizational objectives and policies; directs budget preparation and reviews proposals and supporting documentation; prepares financial performance reports and explains variance drivers; and provides ad hoc financial support and analysis to improve business performance. It also compiles and analyzes financial data, prepares balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements, forecasts business activity and financial position, identifies financial risks and opportunities, coordinates account audits, maintains relationships with banks and other financial institutions, and assesses internal controls and compliance with University policies and procedures. The position ensures employees receive training on relevant controls and policies. Duties may be expanded as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 7 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of financial operations and management.
Ability to optimize day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
Ability to implement strategies that improve organizational effectiveness and engagement and manage change.
Ability to build and maintain a cohesive, productive team environment and positive working relationships, and to collaborate with others.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Establish or recommend organizational objectives and policies for the University.
Direct budget preparation, review budget proposals, and prepare supporting documentation and justification.
Prepare management reports on financial performance and communicate key variance drivers and insights to appropriate management staff.
Provide ad hoc financial support and analysis to help drive and improve business performance.
Compile and analyze data and prepare balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements.
Prepare reports summarizing and forecasting organizational business activity and financial position, including income, expenses, and earnings.
Identify potential financial risks and areas of opportunity.
Prepare and coordinate audits of department accounts.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with banks and other external financial institutions.
Establish and continually assess the effectiveness of unit internal controls and compliance with University policies and procedures.
Ensure employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policies and procedures.
Oversee department staff and ensure activities comply with applicable rules and regulations.