Job Title
Manager, Enterprise Financial Operations
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Autonomy Research Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution
(MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54
foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time
Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly
talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and
graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the
Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of
resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to
collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member
institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on
Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best
College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern,
attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support
facilities.
PURPOSE
The Manager, Enterprise Financial Operations manages complex
financial operations, budget portfolios, and financial project
management to effectively support the Autonomy Research Institute
(ARI) executive leadership. This position provides enterprise-wide
financial management and oversight across ARI programs, projects,
and funding sources. Manager, Enterprise Financial Operations
ensures financial alignment with Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi (TAMU-CC) and ARI requirements, simultaneously manages
multiple high-priority financial and project activities, and
provides coordination and oversight for ARI financial
personnel.
The Manager, Enterprise Financial Operations, manages the ARI
Enterprise Financial Operations Portfolio and assigned staff,
providing oversight of complex, multi-account budgets and project
financial activities across ARI. Responsibilities include
developing and monitoring budgets, analyzing expenditures and
revenues, forecasting financial activity, monitoring budget
execution and financial performance, and preparing periodic
financial assessments, reports, and recommendations for leadership.
The position provides enterprise-level financial management and
project support across state, local, and sponsored project accounts
of varying size, complexity, and funding requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Enterprise Financial Management: 60%
- Develops, monitors, and manages departmental and project
financial accounts and costing allocations to ensure funds and
personnel expenses are appropriately allocated and utilized in
accordance with applicable funding requirements.
Reviews and reconciles monthly financial activity, including
payroll, expenditures, revenues, and other transactions; identifies
discrepancies and coordinates corrective actions as
necessary.
Monitors and evaluates financial internal controls and budget
processes across the ARI Enterprise and recommends improvements to
strengthen financial accountability, compliance, efficiency, and
budget oversight.
Coordinates with University Accounts Payable and Purchasing to
ensure financial transactions are accurate and processed in
accordance with established procedures.
Manages the ARI Enterprise Budget estimated between $7-10
million annually across state, local, and sponsored project funding
sources.
Advises and guides ARI Executive Leadership on proposed
expenditures, funding availability, budget impacts, procurement
requirements, and program budget development and submission
processes.
Develops and coordinates Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and
related procurement documentation, as needed.
Oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of financial
information across ARI programs, projects, and funding sources to
support accurate financial management and oversight.
Analyzes financial performance, trends, and variances and
shares findings and recommendations to ARI Executive Leadership and
project stakeholders to support financial planning and
decision-making.
Develops monthly and fiscal-year financial forecasts and
projections, including expenditures, encumbrances, and projected
balances.
Provides ARI Executive Leadership with budget updates and
recommendations to support annual budget development, resource
allocation, and fiscal planning.
Conducts periodic reviews of financial transactions to evaluate
accuracy, supporting documentation, compliance, and adherence to
established financial procedures and internal controls.
Manages project and program budget portfolios throughout the
project lifecycle, including cost estimation, budget monitoring,
and financial closeout, to ensure alignment with organizational
objectives and applicable financial requirements.
Supervises assigned ARI personnel and provides leadership,
direction, and performance oversight.
Conducts comprehensive reviews of budgets, grants, statutes,
regulations, policies, and related financial requirements to assess
impacts on ARI operations.
Supports project delivery objectives through coordination with
contract personnel and involvement in vendor recommendations,
contract administration and execution, and project lifecycle
management.
Project Support: 30%
- Develops, reviews, and maintains project financial and budget
documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, compliance, and
audit readiness.
- Analyzes state legislative, regulatory, and Texas A&M
University System (TAMUS) changes to assess potential financial and
operational impacts to ARI.
- Ensures project financial activities, expenditures, and
financial deliverables comply with applicable sponsor requirements,
contractual obligations, institutional policies, and TAMUS
regulations.
- Coordinates pre-award and post-award financial activities,
including budget development, proposal routing, and financial
monitoring, in collaboration with Principal Investigators (PIs) and
the Applied Research Department.
- Coordinates project financial activities among internal teams,
PIs, and stakeholders to support project objectives and
deliverables.
- Develops and maintains financial tracking systems to monitor
project budget execution, expenditures, project deadlines, funding
utilization, labor costs, grant performance, and key financial
milestones.
- Identifies and communicates project budget risks, funding
concerns, and compliance issues to the supervisor and recommends
and implements corrective actions as appropriate.
Administrative: 10%
- Coordinates assigned financial and administrative activities
with senior TAMU-CC leadership and external stakeholders.
- Develops financial procedures, workflows, and process
documentation to support consistent operations.
- Serves as a point of coordination for assigned project budget
activities and financial matters during the absence of the
Associate Director for Grants, Research and Administration
(GRA).
- Provides financial process guidance and training to ARI
personnel on in-state and out-of-state travel, purchasing, and
related financial procedures, as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related
field
- Eight (8) years of experience in financial management, research
administration, program management, sponsored project
administration or related fields
- Additional education may be used as a substitution for the
minimum experience requirement:
- Master's degree in a related field, and six (6) years of
related financial management experience
- Doctoral degree in a related field, and four (4) years of
related financial management experience
- Experience with grant and sponsored research administration,
contract administration, budget management, project-level financial
tracking, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent project budgets with
competing priorities, deadlines, and funding requirements.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- High level of articulation and professionalism
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Critical thinking and proactive problem solving
- Ability to take initiative and identify opportunities for
improvement
- Ability to either work in a team environment or independently
with minimal guidance
- Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, resources, and time
effectively
- Ability to travel up to 20% for position-associated missions
and training sessions
- Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment in financial,
operational, and organizational matters
- Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends and
variances, and communicate findings to leadership
- Ability to interpret and apply financial policies, sponsor
requirements, and institutional procedures
- Ability to develop and maintain financial tracking, reporting,
and budget management tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Business Administration or related
field
- More than eight (8) years of experience in project financial
management, program management, research administration, or
sponsored project administration
- Experience with pre-award and post-award financial
administration of sponsored projects
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and internal and
external stakeholders
- Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets or complex
financial portfolios
- Experience using budget management tools and project tracking
systems
- Experience supervising staff or providing work direction and
performance oversight
- Familiarity with aviation, autonomous systems, unmanned
aircraft systems (UAS), advanced air mobility (AAM), or related
technology sectors
- Experience working in higher education
SALARY: Up to $7,612.81 Monthly ($91,353.72 Annual,
Approximately)
NOTE:
- All ARI employees may utilize university vehicles for official
business travel, including travel to the main campus, local
meetings, events, training, and travel within Texas. Employees who
operate university vehicles must possess and maintain a valid
driver's license.
Due to federal law on deemed export controls/ITAR compliance, it
is not possible to petition for work visa sponsorship. Applicants
must be a U.S. persons.
BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)
From our generous benefits package
and professional development opportunities, to our retirement
programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island
University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.
INSURANCE:
- Medical
- $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university
contribution ($920 value).
- Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
- Employee and Spouse
- Employee and Children
- Employee and Family coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability,
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
DUAL CAREER PARTNER
PROGRAM
ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS
OPPORTUNITIES
Work Life
Solutions:
- Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and
Legal Resources
Tuition
Benefits:
- Public Loan Forgiveness
- Book scholarships
- 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year
(other rules may apply).
Retirement:
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement
Plan (ORP)
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time
Off:
- 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
- 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
- 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
- 12-15 paid holidays each year.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a
criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon
the institution's verification of credentials and/or other
information required by the institution's procedures, including the
completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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