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| Job Title: | Assistant Director for Financial Services |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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Job ID360722
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyFinance
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9342FG
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
About the Job
CLA Fiscal Administration is organized into two major workgroups, the Financial Services team and the Budget team. The Assistant Director for Financial Services is responsible for the overall supervision of CLA's Financial Services Staff and the leadership and administration of the business and financial accounting processes within the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). This position also serves as CLA's financial services cluster director, which is a key liaison between the College and central university administrative units.
The CLA Financial Services team is divided into two subgroups of 8-10 accountants, each led by a Financial Manager (who are the two direct reports to the Assistant Director). The accountant teams include Financial Professionals (staff accountants) and a couple of Principal Account Specialists (voucher specialists). Each accountant has a "consultant-client" relationship with an assigned portfolio of some of CLA's approximately 47 academic and administrative units. The job of the accountant staff is to assist departments with financial administration and management, including regular reporting, review and approval of financial transactions (requisitions, reimbursements, purchasing, transfers, adjustments, etc.), as well as working with unit administration on year-end closeout and annual budget entry.
The Assistant Director reports to the CLA's Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) is the largest college at the University of Minnesota. Home to the arts, social science, humanities, and communications disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1300 faculty and staff implementing our mission. The College of Liberal Arts is located across 31 buildings of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, primarily on the east and west banks of the Minneapolis campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, about 1,500 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of approximately $300 million.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or a related field and a minimum of eight years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
Work experience in a higher education setting, including knowledge of fund accounting and grants management.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Detail-oriented, strong project management skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
Process improvement and change initiatives experience.
Experience with spreadsheets, databases, and accounting systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
6-10 years of experience in handling advanced accounting transactions in the areas of purchasing, payroll, fund accounting structures, and sponsored programs ("grants").
8-10 years of supervisory experience leading service teams including experience with recruiting, screening, hiring, training and evaluating employees.
Master's degree in accounting, business administration or a related field.
Experience in navigating successful organizational restructuring initiatives, enhancing efficiency, and fostering team synergy amidst change.
Work experience relevant to budgeting, payroll, and fiscal management in a large university setting.
Ability to negotiate and mediate delicate situations.
Experience in providing training both one-on-one and in groups.
Experience with the University of Minnesota financial systems, EFS (Enterprise Financial System), HRMS (People Soft Human Resources), ECRT (Effort Certification), ART (Account Reporting Tool), UM Analytics, and EGMS (grants management software / converting to MNGEMS as of 4-29-2024)
Benefits
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
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How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
Diversity
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Employment Requirements
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About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health... For full info follow application link.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
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