Financial Business Manager, College Veterinary Medicine

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the CBO in the College of Veterinary Medicine Business Office, this position performs and coordinates complex financial accounting duties at the college level. Contributes to process efficiency and ensures data and transaction accuracy. As we build the new college, many duties will cross over with the peer FBM until we reach steady state. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

• 50% - Essential - Budget Maintenance, forecasting and Reporting:
  Manages department and college level budget updates and monthly reconciliation. Works closely on budget matters for all Education & General (E&G), self generated, gift, grants and endowed funds. This includes spreadsheet preparation & management for individual departmental & faculty accounts, special reporting and financial preparation for monthly college leadership meetings. Create ad hoc reports as requested by the CBO. Assists with the annual budget development process and other financial deadlines throughout the year. Utilize financial tools to create expense management, operating efficiency, strategic decision making and financial metrics.
• 20% - Essential - Policy Creation, Continuous Improvement, Reporting and Support:
  Assist in policy and procedure development as the college grows. Identify and collaborate on the implementation of operational efficiency opportunities and ensure improvements are implemented using best practice methodologies, automation/AI tools, and techniques. Create ad hoc reports as requested by the CBO. Assists with the annual budget development process, monthly forecasting and other financial deadlines throughout the year. Supports the college special projects driving fiscal accuracy as needed. Assists staff in implementing financial procedural changes.
• 20% - Essential - Transaction Processing and Training:
  Processes accounting transactions for the department(s) for which they are responsible, including clearing monthly budget check errors, entering IDO journal corrections, payroll corrections, budget amendments and monthly revenue and expense reconciliation. Trains and updates departmental personnel on budget policies and procedures. Ensures all transactions are in compliance with university and state guidelines. Exercises independent judgment and /or decision making, within the assigned department(s), with regard to establishing training opportunities/resources to meet the needs of the dept. Focused training on the accounting procedures.
• 5% - Essential - Sponsored Grant Support:
  Serves as a liaison with technical expert in the grant administration field. Leads the full project management life cycle of initiatives/projects and grants management activities in collaboration with the CU Office of Sponsored Programs and Post Awards Grants teams. This position is responsible for tracking and facilitating progress to meet critical deadlines and milestones.
• 5% - Essential - CVM Business Office Support:
  During the college startup period, this position will support peers with other purchasing and other financial duties, as necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and professional experience directly related, such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Work Exp 5+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors Budget - Does not provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may oversee fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

100% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS:

- No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Anticipated Salary Range ($ 52,100.00 - $ 60,000.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.