"Finance and Operations Manager"

Finance and Operations Manager

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 252304

Organization: Human Resources Admin Office

Schedule: Work Schedule: 8 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

The Finance and Operations Manager leads the HR department's day-to-day financial and administrative operations and reports directly to the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), serving as a member of the HR Leadership Team. Responsibilities include payroll oversight; processing financial transactions; managing account reconciliations and monthly/quarterly reporting to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls. The role develops and monitors budgets, prepares forecasts, and delivers clear budget updates to inform strategic decisions. The Finance and Operations Manager oversees ePAFs; coordinates onboarding and off-boarding for HR employees; and manages the University's Workers' Compensation Program. The position supervises a small team of finance and administrative staff, setting priorities, delegating work, and providing coaching and training.

• Manages daily financial operations, to include but not limited to, payroll review and approval, financial transactions approval, preparation and/or review of monthly reconciliation of the financial accounts, and billing and financial reports.
• Makes recommendations to enhance operations.
• Prepares and monitors department budgets.
• Maintains financial records, reviews and approves all financial budgets, reports, and associated documents.
• Supervises department financial staff. Responsible for delegating tasks, reviewing work, providing guidance, training and serving as a mentor for staff.
• Responsible for special projects where a thorough knowledge of the department, University, state and federal regulations and accounting principles are required.
• Performs comprehensive analyses of changes to financial activity.
• Provides on-going fiscal monitoring, forecasts of operations, and other long-range planning.
• Prepares reports including conclusions and recommendations for solutions to complex financial or related problems.
• Assists in the development, documentation, and implementation of policies and procedures for financial processes within the department.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures, University policies, and state statutes.
• Oversight of onboarding and off-boarding of department employees.
• Oversight of the University's Workers Compensation Program.
• Performs various duties as assigned by the supervisor to successfully fulfill the function.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field, AND:

• 36 months experience in Finance, Accounting, or closely related field to include 12 months managerial or supervisory experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree.

Supervision:

• Administrative and Finance Coordinator
• Accounting Coordinator
• Workers Comp Analyst

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check

Job Posting: Nov 17, 2025