"Finance Specialist - Lead"

Description of Work:

As a Finance Specialist – Lead, you will:

• Serve in a customer-facing, consultative role and be responsible for providing finance support in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable institutional, UNL, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Primarily execute and review complex travel, procurement, contracts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting, foundation, budgeting, and asset management transactions.
• Work closely with employees within the departments served, as well as functional office staff, providing a high level of customer service and professionalism in all interactions.
• Function under limited supervision and be expected to utilize sophisticated technology to provide professional services.
• Supervise Finance employees.
• Work with direct reports to identify and facilitate ongoing professional development opportunities.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace, it's a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
• Generous retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and four years of related finance work experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system.
• A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with rules and regulations, including HIPAA and FERPA guidelines on the disclosure of information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of finance terminology and practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Experience conducting training.
• Experience functioning in a team environment.
• Experience performing finance tasks in a business setting.
• Experience serving multiple units as part of a service team.
• Experience performing finance-related tasks at a University of Nebraska institution.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to business practices.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others.

Posted Salary:

$56,118/year minimum

Job Type:

Full-Time

Posted: 23-Jan-26

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

Internal Number: 98789

Requisition Number: S_250847

Department: Big Red Business Center-11350