Financial Manager- State Appropriations

Lubbock

Financial Manager- State Appropriations

42555BR

Accounting Services

Position Description

Manages a section in Accounting Services; coordinates activities of personnel to carry out departmental objectives related to assigned funding sources and / or systems management to include interpretation and compliance of relevant regulations, policies and procedures.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and / or College

Accounting Services plays a crucial role in supporting Texas Tech University's scholarship and research mission. Our success is defined by our ability to collaborate with the campus community, offer innovative solutions, and assist our customers in making resource allocation decisions within a complex regulatory framework. We are committed to fostering a culture of sustainable excellence to ensure the responsible stewardship of resources, ultimately benefiting those we serve.

Major / Essential Functions

• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel engaged in the management of appropriation accounting and other duties as assigned.
• Assist in oversight of responsible funds and appropriation management by performing compliance reviews and edit checks to monitor accounting records for accuracy. Assist with audits (internal or external) when needed.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of institutional policy and procedure and campus-wide training programs for university staff. Contribute to the development, testing and implementation of automation projects including Dynamic Forms, Cognos reports, RPA, Power BI and IT applications for state appropriation accounting management processes.
• Assist in establishing university funds specific to appropriations and perform fund and appropriation close-out procedures as necessary. Monitor and maintain appropriations, including proactive communications with university departments, central offices such as Payroll, Budget, and Procurement Services, and the Comptrollers' assigned Appropriation Control Officer as issues develop, when assistance is needed in processing fund transactions, and all other items as applicable.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial data in the Uniform State Accounting System (USAS) including reconciliations to Banner balances, payroll and benefit reconciliations, set up and maintenance of appropriation data, and processing other required transactions / reports related to state appropriations as assigned including but not limited to Binding Encumbrance reporting, tuition remittances, USAS / ABEST reconciliation, and related annual AFR entries.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a job related field plus five years' experience related to the assigned area; OR a combination or education and / or related experience equal to nine years.

Preferred Qualifications

Accounting degree or business-related degree with accounting / finance related work experience. CGFM certification is helpful.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional / Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Family

Research Administration

Job Sub Family

Research Accounting

Annualized Pay Range

$59,000 - $77,100 - $94,900

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

M-F 8 : 00 am- 5 : 00pm. Overtime may be required during peak times.

Grant Funded?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.